About 1 in 4 parents say their child has their own phone, and more than half of those with an 11- or 12-year-old say so | Pew Research Center

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October 6, 2025

1. How parents describe their kids’ tech use

About 1 in 4 parents say their child has their own phone, and more than half of those with an 11- or 12-year-old say so

About 1 in 4 parents say their child has their own phone, and more than half of those with an 11- or 12-year-old say so

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About 1 in 4 parents say their child has their own phone, and more than half of those with an 11- or 12-year-old say so