The Pew Charitable Trusts: Screen time 2024: Parents and teens weigh in

 

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How Teens and Parents Approach Screen Time PEW RESEARCH CENTER Nearly half of U.S. teens say they're online almost constantly. How are they navigating this "always on" environment? New survey results shed light on the emotions that teens tie to their devices, the impact of smartphones on youth, and the challenges parents face raising children in the digital age. NEW FINDINGS Housing in America: Where Is Home? "AFTER THE FACT" PODCAST The rising costs of buying and maintaining a house have 60% of U.S. adults concerned. Is the American Dream of homeownership now out of reach? Tune in for expert insights on housing availability, homeownership rates, and more. NEW PODCAST FACT OF THE MATTER 25% The rate of increase in the national median sale price for a U.S. single-family home from 2019 to 2022 Top 7 Reasons to Curb Microplastic Pollution Microplastics are already pervasive in our air, soil, and water. Here's how governments and industries can take action—starting with known solutions for reducing leading sources of microplastic. WHAT'S AT STAKE IN CASE YOU MISSED IT 2 State of the Union Issues in Context 🏘️ Housing policy prescriptions: "I know the cost of housing is so important to you," President Biden said in his State of the Union address last week before offering proposals to boost affordability. ️Two solutions our experts recommend: Carefully relax some burdensome zoning rules, and️ make it easier to access mortgages or other safe financing. Read on. 🧑‍🎓 Default dilemma: The president also stressed efforts to ease student debt. One stat helps show why it matters: About a third of federal student loan borrowers have experienced default at some point over the past two decades. Progress has been made, but many borrowers are still at risk. Read on. PEW IN THE NEWS All of the States That Set Up Automatic IRAs for Workers MSN Broadband Expansion Alone Is Not Enough to Improve Access to Digital Services STATESCOOP

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