Phones out, social media later: SA parents demand boundaries – Survey
A new Karri Parent Survey 2026, which polled 2 780 parents across all nine provinces, found that 91% support tighter controls on phone use during the school day, while 74% believe children should wait until at least 16 before accessing social media.” Children’s first phone The survey also revealed a clear gap: children typically receive their first phone between ages 10-13, but parents believe social media should wait until 16 or older.
South African parents are sending a clear message: they want stronger boundaries on cell phone use in schools and delayed access to social media for children.
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