Children hold phones during 52% of conversations with parents, while partners are distracted by devices 58% of the time. A new survey of 2,000 parents with children under 18 found that 78% worry about losing real conversations with their kids. To address this issue, 82% of parents have created phone-free zones during activities like dinner (47%) and family movie nights (38%). Parents also compete with busy schedules (49%), household chores (48%), and work commitments (43%) for family time. Nearly half (48%) now schedule appointments for quality time with family and friends. The study revealed that 78% of parents believe the world feels more disconnected than ever. (Story URL)
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