The Brief

Many parents say their kids spend too much time on screens, especially on smartphones and video games.

Parents of 11- to 12-year-olds are the most likely to express concern about screen time.

Parents feel conflicted, balancing digital needs with worries about family time.

Parents are increasingly grappling with how much screen time is too much, as many say their children spend more time on phones, tablets, and video games than they’d like.

By the numbers:

According to a Pew Research Center survey , parents were slightly more likely to say their children spend too much time on screens than too little.

For instance, 16% of parents said their child spends too much time on a smartphone, while only 7% said their child spends too little time.

Larger shares—37%—felt their child

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