A recent report from Common Sense Media reveals that children under 8 are spending an average of 2 hours and 27 minutes on screens daily. The pandemic has reshaped children's media habits, with a notable increase in gaming time, rising 65% since 2020. By age 2, 40% have their own tablet, which rises to 60% by age 4. Short-form videos have become increasingly popular, with 18% of children using platforms like TikTok daily. This report highlights ongoing changes in tech usage among young children.
The report found that by 2 years old, 40% of children have their own tablet, with the number growing to 60% by 4 years old. By 8 years old, 1 in 4 kids have their own cellphone.
Gaming time has jumped 65% overall since 2020, increasing most significantly among 5- to 8-year-olds, jumping from 40 minutes spent gaming to an hour and four minutes.
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