Report: kids’ use of tech growing exponentially
Kids today are increasingly savvy at using things like computers and cell phones—this much is no surprise. But, according to a new report from the NPD Group, children’s use of tech is growing exponentially and is changing over time to reflect their parents’ changes in technology usage. There are differences between genders when it comes to different devices, too, and more kids than ever are getting their own laptops, cell phones, and other electronics.
NPD sampled 3,212 US households with children between the ages of 4 to 14 who have used at least one electronic device. The firm found that TVs and computers remained in the top two devices used by kids, though there has been a shift away from standard-definition TVs to HDTVs and from desktops to laptops. Of course, this is because adults are also shifting to HDTVs and laptops—therefore, that’s what’s available in the house. Still, NPD notes that there’s an increase in kids who have their own laptops, suggesting that parents are buying them specifically for the child’s use.
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