Most American parents believe social media negatively affects their teenagers, according to a new Pew Research Center survey. The study of 1,458 U.S. parents with teens aged 13 to 17 examined parental perceptions across different platforms. It marks the first time Pew has explored how views might shift depending on the specific app in question.
Warnings about potential harms to youth from social media have become widespread in recent years. Some criticisms even target particular applications directly. This survey aimed to capture whether parental outlooks vary by platform alongside general attitudes.