Parents of Teens and Tweens on Their Social Media Use

Results of July 2023 survey of 106 parents of tweens and teens

BrightCanary surveyed 106 parents across the U.S. with at least one child between 6 and 18 years old on a range of topics related to social media and their kids — from which platforms and devices their kids are on, to whether they have rules in place, to what kind of impact social media has on them.

BAR CHART: Which social platforms do your kid(s) use_

BAR CHART: Which social media platforms are you most concerned about your kid(s) using_______

BAR CHART: What device(s) do your kids access social media on

PIE CHART: digital contract or other formal rules in place for your kids’ usage of a phone or tablet

PIE CHART: Do you have rules around device use at home, such as no phones at the dinner table or at bedtime_

PIE CHART: Do you keep your kids' passwords stored somewhere you can access?

PIE CHART: How would you best describe your approach to your kids' social media use_

PIE CHART: Do you believe social media has a positive or negative impact on your child’s mental health

BAR CHART: content most concerned about your child engaging with on social

BAR CHART: how worried are you about your child watching something inappropriate online

PIE CHART: Do you think your child is addicted to social media

BAR CHART: What do you hear most from your kids regarding their social media use?

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