According to a May 2024 survey conducted in the United States, one-third of parents considered smartphones a bad influence on children. In comparison, 30 percent of respondents reported thinking these devices had a neutral effect on kids. In comparison, almost two in 10 respondents reported thinking smartphones to have a positive influence on children.
Parents in the United States assessing the influence of smartphones on children and kids May 2024
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YouGov. (May 29, 2024). Parents in the United States assessing the influence of smartphones on children and kids May 2024 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 01, 2025, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1536288/us-parents-opinion-on-smartphone-kids-influence/
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