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Digital Safety and Screen Time

September 18, 2025

531

RESPONDERS

21%

RESPONSE RATE

17%

90

76%

400

6%

33

TOTAL RESPONDERS

1

How many hours a day do you spend on your phone or online (outside of school)?

531 responded out of 2,584 polled

2

When you’re online, how often do you notice you’ve been on for too long and take a break?

520 responded out of 571 polled

3

Do you know how to stay safe online (like avoiding scams, reporting harm, or using privacy settings)?

503 responded out of 539 polled

4

What do you think is the biggest downside of too much screen time for youth?

486 responded out of 511 polled

5

Who do you think is most responsible for keeping young people safe online?

476 responded out of 495 polled

6

How much do you agree with banning personal cellphones in schools?

471 responded out of 482 polled

7

How do you usually spend most of your time online?

462 responded out of 476 polled

8

What would make it easier for young people to manage screen time or feel safer online?

452 responded out of 472 polled

9

What’s one tip you’d give to a friend for staying mentally healthy while spending time online?

421 responded out of 457 polled

10

What kind of rules or policies do you think would make the internet feel safer for young people like you?

398 responded out of 421 polled

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