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The List

What’s in and what’s out for 2026

Methodology

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Appendix: Detailed tables

How parents approach their kids’ screen time

How parents describe their kids’ tech use

How Parents Manage Screen Time for Kids

About four-in-ten parents say they could be doing better at managing their kid’s screen time. A larger share – 58% – say they’re doing the best they can.

Methodology

Acknowledgments