Over a quarter of 8 to 13 year-olds find it hard to switch off from smart devices.
CyberSafeKids' survey shows 42% of them said their parents think they spend too much time online.
It comes as the online safety charity encourages families and schools to take a 24 hour 'CyberBreak' from 5pm today.
CybersSafeKids CEO, Alex Cooney says children and young teens find it difficult to get away from smartphones and iPads.