Jan 07, 2025

Question of the Day: What percentage of teens report being online "almost constantly"?

How is being online almost constantly shaping the lives of today’s teens?

Answer:

46%, up from 24% 10 years ago

Questions:

  • How has constant online access changed the way teens connect with each other and the world?
  • What does it mean to have a healthy relationship with technology in an always-online world?
  • Should there be limits on how much time teens spend online, or is it up to them to decide? Why?

Click here for the ready-to-go slides for this Question of the Day that you can use in your classroom.

 

Behind the numbers (Pew Research):

Nearly half of teens say they are online almost constantly, up from 24% a decade ago. This share has stayed consistent over the past few years.

Overall, nearly all teens – 96% – report using the internet daily.

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Dave Martin

Dave joins NGPF with 15 years of teaching experience in math and computer science. After joining the New York City Teaching Fellows program and earning a Master's degree in Education from Pace University, his teaching career has taken him to New York, New Jersey and a summer in the north of Ghana. Dave firmly believes that financial literacy is vital to creating well-rounded students that are prepared for a complex and highly competitive world. During what free time two young daughters will allow, Dave enjoys video games, Dungeons & Dragons, cooking, gardening, and taking naps.

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