How early is too early for screen time? Common Sense Media’s latest report* on Media Use by Kids Zero to Eight offers eye-opening insights into how young children are engaging with technology. According to the report, by age two, 40% of kids have their own tablet, and by age four, that number jumps to 58%. With so many little ones using tablets and watching short-form video content on platforms like YouTube Shorts, TikTok, or Instagram Reels, now is the perfect time to start conversations about online safety and family screen time rules.
The findings from this report have already garnered attention from major media outlets such as The TODAY Show, and NPR Morning Edition, helping to bring these insights to the families, educators, and policymakers who need them most.
We invite you to check out Common Sense’s Press Release and Full Report and use the report and Parent Guides to shape healthy digital habits in your home.
Parents’ Ultimate Guide to Your 2- to 4-Year-Old’s Digital World
Parents’ Ultimate Guide to Your 5- to 7-Year-Old’s Digital
You can also check out our curated resources for Screen Time, Family Internet Use Contracts, and Parental Controls by visiting the Parental Controls section of our EGUSD Digital Citizenship Website.
Together, we can work towards building a healthy digital future for our kids.
*Note: The report is based on an online survey completed by a representative sample of 1,578 parents of children aged 8 and younger and was conducted in August 2024.
