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The Guardian - US
The Guardian - US
Lifestyle
Clea Skopeliti

Kids are on their phones more than ever. We asked parents what they’re doing about it

toddler with a dummy in his mouth looking at a digital tablet in the dark
Recent survey data suggests 91% of US children have a smartphone by the age of 14. Photograph: Thanasis Zovoilis/Getty Images

From bizarre TikTok fads to evading parental controls, managing your child’s relationship with screens can be a minefield.

By age 11, 91% of children in the UK own a smartphone, according to data from the country’s communications regulator, Ofcom, while a study of 19 European countries found 80% of children aged nine to 16 used one to go online daily, or almost daily. Meanwhile, recent survey data suggests 42% of US children have a smartphone by the age of 10, with 91% owning one by 14.

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