REPORT: Kids are spending more time gaming post-pandemic

Common Sense Media's new census on media usage among zero- to eight-year-olds in the US IDs several key changes from 2020, including the fact that they're spending 65% more time gaming.

By Ryan Tuchow

February 27, 2025

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REPORT: Kids are spending more time gaming post-pandemic

Common Sense Media's new census on media usage among zero- to eight-year-olds in the US IDs several key changes from 2020, including the fact that they're spending 65% more time gaming.

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