Is pre-K too early for digital literacy? Parents say no
The survey found 89% of parents want children’s screen time to be educational, while 76% are still learning how to teach responsible tech habits.
- A survey conducted by Talker Research and Primrose Schools between June 10 and June 19, 2026, found that parents believe digital literacy should be taught starting at age four, before kindergarten.
- Chief Franchise Officer at Primrose Schools Amy Jackson said safe, purposeful technology supports child development, as parents navigate screentime challenges and seek guidance on responsible technology habits.
- Besides educational apps , parents said their children use technology to watch videos and listen to music ; 89% emphasized educational screentime's importance.
- On Tuesday, Mayor Zohran Mamdani and Governor Kathy Hochul announced that over 2,000 toddlers will receive offers for New York City's inaugural 2-K preschool program.
- High demand for the 2-K program—with over 5,700 applications—has Mamdani and Governor Hochul planning to expand seat offerings to about 12,000 children by 2027, including Staten Island.
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A survey of 2,000 parents found most think digital literacy should be taught at age four, before kindergarten, even as three-quarters admit they are winging the rules. The post An Hour Of iPad At Age 4? Why More Parents Are In Favor Of Screens Before Kindergarten appeared first on StudyFinds.
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As screens become a bigger part of childhood, the average parent says digital literacy education should start before kindergarten, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of children aged 0–5 years found that, on average, parents believe digital literacy should be taught starting at the age of four. And despite nearly nine in 10 parents (86%) being familiar with the term “digital literacy,” 76% say they’re figuring out how to teach …
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New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani interacts with Pre-K students at Friends of Crown Heights Education Center on November 13, 2025 in the Flatbush neighborhood of the Brooklyn borough in New York City. The Mamdani administration said 5,700 families applied for the city’s inaugural preschool program for 2-year-olds. [ more › ]
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Is pre-K too early for digital literacy? Parents say no
As screens become a bigger part of childhood, the average parent says digital literacy education should start before kindergarten, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 parents of children aged 0–5 years found that, on average, parents believe digital…
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