Check out this article on teens and screentime- this study states teens have concerns their screen use is type addictive behavior.
Like other compulsive behaviors- excessive screen use one has tried to cut back on is clinically considered an addiction.
Like 20 something’s, I think we need to listen to them. Ask them to put the phone down- invite them over and ask them to bring friends- chaperone at a distance to encourage independence so they can just be teens and talk and goof off face to face like we all did…
https://www.screenfreeparenting.com/the-kids-are-not-alright-at-least-according-to-them/