Smartphones are the primary entertainment medium, with 95% of U.S. teens having access to one.

Modern youth are "digitally native," with media consumption deeply integrated into their daily routines.

This report provides an overview of the media and entertainment landscape for "tiny teens"—generally encompassing the transition from tweens (ages 8–12) to early adolescents (ages 13–14)—as of early 2026.

Teens aged 13–18 average 8 hours and 39 minutes of media use per day. For those in the 5–8 age range, screen time is approximately 3.5 hours daily .

Approximately 45% to 46% of teens report being online "almost constantly". Preferred Platforms and Content

Teens, Social Media and Technology 2022 - Pew Research Center