American parents have become more worried about the content of their children’s Instagram feeds than that of their lunch boxes.
According to a new national poll, the screens their children can’t seem to put down are the greatest of many threats.
The top three concerns for kids’ health all touch back to technology: social media, excessive screen time, and internet safety.
The Changing Trends
Results from the 2025 C.S. Mott Children’s Hospital National Poll on Children’s Health show parents’ growing concern about children’s exposure to technology and its impact on their well-being. Two-thirds believe physical health is worsening, and four in five say the same about mental health….