Over the years, the conversation around kid’s screen time has evolved from strict limits to an educational tool.
A new report from Lurie Children’s Hospital finds that nearly half (49%) of parents now rely on screens daily, not just for entertainment, but often to help manage childcare gaps.
- More than 1 in 3 (34%) parents have used screens because they couldn’t find childcare
- 71% use screens to help manage child’s behavior in public
- 81% of kids under 13 have their own device
More than half (54%) of parents worry their child is addicted to screens, which may help explain why 62% feel guilty about how much time their child spends on devices.
“It is never too early to start modeling healthy behaviors around digital media for children,” says Alyssa Cohen, MD, MSc, pediatrician and health services researcher at Lurie Children's. “As they grow and develop, children's engagement with digital devices and online content will also change. Parents can support children by setting and enforcing age-appropriate boundaries.”
Take a look at the full report for more insights including the top screen time concerns parents are facing in 2025.
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