Most U.S. adults support parental consent and time restrictions for minors using social media sites

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October 31, 2023

81% of U.S. adults – versus 46% of teens – favor parental consent for minors to use social media

Most U.S. adults support parental consent and time restrictions for minors using social media sites

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Most U.S. adults support parental consent and time restrictions for minors using social media sites

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81% of U.S. adults – versus 46% of teens – favor parental consent for minors to use social media
Young adults are less likely than older Americans to support social media policies aimed at minors
U.S. teens are more likely to support than oppose social media companies requiring parental consent and age verification; fewer favor time restrictions
Majorities of U.S. adults and teens support social media companies requiring people to verify their age, but there’s a wide gap on requiring parental consent

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