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Kids Increasingly Choose Gadgets Over Reading, Survey Finds

Many parents say that electronic and digital devices significantly impact their children’s lives. A new survey finds that these gadgets have contributed not only to a decrease in reading, but also physical activity, ability to concentrate, and time spent with family.

The 2010 Kids and Family Reading Report released last week surveyed more than 1 thousand children (ages 6 to 17) and their parents, examining attitudes regarding reading books for fun. The study was conducted by Scholastic, a global children’s publishing, education, and media company, with help from the marketing and strategic research consulting firm, Harrison Group.

The report finds that the time kids spend reading books for fun is decreasing, while their interest in going online and using a cell phone to text or talk is on the rise. However, nearly 90 percent of parents said reading books for fun is extremely or very important in giving kids time away from technology.

“All the kids want to do is play video games. Nobody wants to read books anymore,” said a father of a 10-year-old boy in the report.


Link:
http://beforeitsnews.com/story/202/169/Kids_Increasingly_Choose_Gadgets_Over_Reading,_Survey_Finds.html

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