Teens Urge Parents to Disconnect from Screens for Better Family Time
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A Pew Research Center survey found that while nearly three-quarters of teens feel happy or peaceful without their smartphones, 44% also feel anxious, with 40% feeling upset and 39% feeling lonely. The study also revealed that 46% of teens reported their parents being distracted by their own phones during conversations, compared to 31% of parents who admitted to this behavior. Additionally, the research highlighted varying perceptions on the impact of smartphones on social life and the development of social skills. The survey adds to the ongoing discussion about the role of smartphones in family dynamics and the impact on young people.
- Teens, with mixed feelings about their own phones, say their parents need to log off NBC News
- How Teens and Parents Approach Screen Time Pew Research Center
- Most teens report feeling happy or peaceful when they go without smartphones, Pew survey finds ABC News
- Teens say parents are distracted by screens, too The Washington Post
- More than a third of teens say they spend too much time on their phones, new study finds CNN
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