In 2020, American children spent almost three quarters of their screen time for televison and video viewing. In contrast, they only used one percent of that time for homework. According to the source, the average screen use by day has increased by eight minutes compared to 2011.
Breakdown of screen time among children aged 0 to 8 in the United-States in 2020, by activity
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Common Sense Media. (November 14, 2020). Breakdown of screen time among children aged 0 to 8 in the United-States in 2020, by activity [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved January 10, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1284643/daily-screen-time-children-use-by-activity-united-states/
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