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Do you wish your bedroom could be a tech-free zone?

31st October - 07th November 2025

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12639

5-11 votes

54347

11-16+ votes

66986

Total votes

As part of a project called Teen Summit from BBC Radio 5 Live and BBC Bitesize Study Support, a group of teenagers from Bradford have embarked on a mission to remove all technology from their bedrooms. We were interested to discover what young people think of the study, and whether they’d be willing to replicate it in their own homes. They explored the benefits and drawbacks of using technology in the same room they sleep in, before taking part in our vote. Close to 67,000 responded, making this our highest voter turnout for a topic so far this year!

Secondary, 16+ & College voters were asked: “Do you wish your bedroom could be a tech-free zone?”, while Primary 7-11 voters discussed: “Would a digital detox help you?” and Primary 5-7 voters considered, “Could you go screen-free for a day?”

66,986 young people in the UK have taken part in this vote.

Under-16s Phones Child

Age 5-11 voter

"I think a family digital detox would be good because my parents use devices more than I do. And it would be good to spend family time together."

Under-16s Phone Teenager

Age 11-16 voter

"[Our} room is [our] own space to do things [we] like, some have laptops and desks to do work. It might be different if [we] have [our] own house in future."

Under-16s Phones Student

Age 16+ voter

"There seems to be a unanimous opinion that having a tech-free zone would clear one’s brain and perhaps enable more clear thinking."

  • Secondary, 16+ & College students were discussing the question, "Do you wish your bedroom could be a tech-free zone?"
  • The majority, at 91%, voted No.
  • To break the vote down further, 91% of Secondary students voted No, compared with 87% of College and 16+ voters.

  • 5-7-year-olds were discussing the question, "Could you go screen-free for a day?" and 62% said Yes.
  • Still, a significant number felt that they wouldn't be able to spend a day without technology, highlighting the prevalence of screens for younger generations.
  • 7-11-year-olds were voting on the question, "Would a digital detox help you?" and just over half, at 56% voted Yes.

  • For many, their bedrooms offer some privacy from the rest of their family, and so they feel most comfortable talking to friends online there. Some said that they might feel differently when they have homes of their own.
  • It was clear that most young people understand the consequences of having too much screen-time, particularly before bed, however they didn't feel able or willing to change their habits.
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