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flag Most U.S. 11- to 12-year-olds now have smartphones, mainly for parent contact, despite experts advising delay until age 16.

flag A Pew Research Center survey released October 8, 2025, found most U.S. children aged 11 to 12 now have smartphones, despite expert recommendations to delay social media access until at least age 16. flag The primary reason parents give is to stay in contact with their kids. flag Screen time remains a concern, with 85% of parents reporting their children watch YouTube, including a growing number of toddlers under age 2, up from 2020 levels. flag The findings highlight a widening gap between parenting practices and professional guidance on children’s digital use.

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