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78% of Parents Demand Smartphone Bans for Online Safety

3/31/2025

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A recent Ipsos survey uncovers a startling reality: 78% of parents in Great Britain have children aged 11-16 with internet-connected screens in their bedrooms. With 87% expressing uncertainty about their kids' online content, many are calling for smartphone bans in schools and stronger online safety measures to protect their children.

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A recent Ipsos survey uncovers a startling reality: 78% of parents in Great Britain have children aged 11-16 with internet-connected screens in their bedrooms. With 87% expressing uncertainty about their kids' online content, many are calling for smartphone bans in schools and stronger online safety measures to protect their children.