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Young Children & Screen Use at Home: Parent/Primary Caregiver Survey

Target: Parents & primary caregivers of children aged 6 months–6 years
Estimated time: 5–7 minutes Anonymity statement:
This survey is completely anonymous. We do not collect names, phone numbers, or any identifying information. Responses will only be used in summary form for research and program planning.

Section A: About Your Child

Age of the child you are answering for(Required)
Who spends the most time with your child during their waking hours?(Required)
(Select all that apply)

Section B: Screen Exposure at Home

Does your child use or watch digital screens at home?(Required)
What types of screens does your child usually use or watch?(Required)
(Select all that apply)
Thinking about a typical day, about how much total time does your child spend on screens at home?(Required)
( Please choose the closest answer.)
At what age did your child begin using screens for at least 1 hour per day (on average)?(Required)

Section C: Content & Supervision

  • Rhymes / songs
  • Cartoons
  • Educational videos
  • YouTube / autoplay videos
  • Games
When your child is using a screen, how often is an adult actively watching or supervising?(Required)
Does your child watch screens when older siblings or adults are viewing content meant for their own entertainment?(Required)

Section D: Reasons & Challenges

  • To calm tantrums
  • During meals
  • When I am busy
  • Before bedtime
  • While traveling
  • As a reward
What makes it difficult to reduce screen-time or control content for your child?
Select exactly 3 choices.

Section E: Family Rules & Support

Does your family have rules about screen use?
Are they written down?
Which rules apply in your home?(Required)
(Select all that apply)
Place highest priority at the top and the least useful at the bottom. (To move categories click and drag up and down the page.)
  • Practical tips
  • Alternative activity ideas
  • Guidance for grandparents
  • Parental control tools
  • Short awareness sessions
  • Printed materials
  • Digital materials
  • Social media / WhatsApp support group
Would you like to receive simple tips and materials from the daycare on healthy screen habits?(Required)
(Optional short answer)