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October 3, 2025

2. How parents approach their kids’ screen time

Most parents have rules around screen use, especially for kids ages 5 to 10

Most parents have rules around screen use, especially for kids ages 5 to 10

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2. How parents approach their kids’ screen time
Screen time is a daily priority for most parents, but fewer say it’s the biggest one
About half of parents with an 8- to 12-year-old say they could better manage their child’s screen time
A third of parents feel at least some judgment from others over screen time, though far more feel little to none
Most parents have rules around screen use, especially for kids ages 5 to 10
Roughly 1 in 5 parents say they stick to their screen rules all the time
Roughly 4 in 10 parents think they’re stricter about screen time than others
Roughly half or more parents say they spend too much time on a smartphone and social media
Majorities of parents want more rules around what kids do or see online – especially by tech companies