Overview

• Nearly three-quarters of U.S. teens report feeling happy or peaceful without their smartphones, according to a Pew Research Center survey.
• Despite positive feelings towards phone-free time, most teens have not limited their phone or social media use.
• Teens and parents often argue about screen time, with about half of parents admitting to snooping through their teens' phones.
• Teens acknowledge both the benefits and challenges of smartphone use, including its impact on social skills and mental health.
• Policymakers and children's advocates are increasingly concerned about the effects of digital media on minors, prompting calls for regulation.