What parents think about phones in schools.
Yondr partnered with DKC Analytics to survey 1,000 U.S. parents of school-aged children. The results reveal a powerful consensus: phones are disrupting learning—and families are ready for change.
In Spring 2025, Yondr commissioned an independent survey of Gen X and Millennial parents across the United States to understand how families view the role of phones in education and at home. The findings reinforce what educators and school leaders have long suspected: phones are getting in the way of learning, relationships, and student well-being.
HOW PARENTS ACROSS AMERICA REALLY FEEL
These findings paint a clear picture of how families view phones—not just in the classroom but also at home too—and what they want to see change.
78% say their child is too focused on their phone.
Screen time is crowding our presence and focus.
77% regret not being more present due to their own phone use.
A wake-up call that starts at home.
89% say removing phones would improve learning and social skills.
Phone-free classrooms lead to better outcomes.
62% say their child uses a phone at school when they shouldn't.
Rules aren’t stopping phones in classrooms.
56% support a full or bell-to-bell phone ban in schools.
Strong backing for bolder school policies.
81% want child development experts involved in phone policy.
Families want research-driven solutions.
"Phones act like a friend—but they’re robbing our kids of focus, connection, and growth."
Want to dive deeper into the data? Download the full survey summary for more insights on what parents are telling us.
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