At what age, if any, should parents allow their child to have their own smartphone?

At what age, if any, should parents allow their child to have their own smartphone? Published on May 12, 2022 → Survey conducted on May 12, 2022 on 6055 U.S. adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

Race

Younger than 6

Between the ages of 6 and 10

Between the ages of 11 and 13

28%

Between the ages of 14 and 16

35%

Between the ages of 17 and 18

12%

Parents should never allow this

Not sure

12%

Younger than 6

Between the ages of 6 and 10

Between the ages of 11 and 13

28%

Between the ages of 14 and 16

35%

Between the ages of 17 and 18

12%

Parents should never allow this

Not sure

12%

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