The Internet and cell phones have become central components of modern family life. Among all household types, the traditional nuclear family has the highest rate of technology usage and ownership. A national survey of 2,252 adults by the Pew Internet & American Life Project has found that households with a married couple and minor children are more likely than other household types -- such as single adults, homes with unrelated adults, or couples without children - to have cell phones and use the Internet. 89% of married-with-children households own multiple cell phones, and nearly half own three or more mobile devices. 66% of married-with-children households have a high-speed broadband Internet connection at home, well above the national average for all households of 52%. Both spouses and at least one child go online in 65% of married-with-children households. 58% of married-with-children households contain two or more desktop or laptop computers.
