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Across the Political Divide, Parents Sound the Alarm on Kids’ Online Safety

In a rare moment of agreement across party lines, parents from all political backgrounds share deep concern about the impact of social media and smartphones on their children. This is not a left issue or a right issue. This is a parent issue.

Why This Matters for Your Community

  • For Parents: You are not alone in your concerns. Data showing overwhelming consensus across political lines

  • For Schools: Evidence supporting phone-free policies that most parents actually want

  • For Policy Makers: Rare bipartisan issue where Americans agree on the need for action

  • For Tech Companies: Clear signal that parents want better protections for kids online

  • For Communities: A unifying issue that can bring people together across differences

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