Today's kids are growing up in challenging times. One of the biggest factors is Covid-19. The pandemic has significantly impacted the lives of kids and how they are growing up.
Kidscreen magazine recently released some stats about today's kids and how they are being affected by the pandemic. Let's look at some of these. These stats and info. can be a big help as you are ministering to today's kids.
WORRY about the Future:
29% of families are facing financial strain
27% of kids are struggling with the "new norm"
22% of kids are worried about their family
27% worry about their family's health
17% are worried about their health
26% are worried about their friends
30% say they are bored all the time
47% worry about how long they have to stay home
11% say they feel sad or depressed
10% feel stressed or overwhelmed
7% feel mad or frustrated
ISSUES kids care about:
racism
gender equality
human rights
CONNECTIONS - how kids are keeping in touch with their friends:
38% phone calls
37% Facetime
32% texting
28% Zoom calls
27% video game chats
23% social media
Other STATS:
32% of parents say they have grown closer to their kids during the pandemic.
1.5 billion kids have been out of school during the pandemic.
75% of kids are still unable to access remote learning because they live in rural or poor households.
60% of all pre-primary schools implemented distance learning options.
25% of schools did not implement distance learning solutions.
37% of parents say they've struggled to find a balance between teaching and work.
How kids are spending their TIME:
27% are playing handheld games
65% are using a smart phone
82% are watching TV
36% are reading books
48% are playing outside
19% are hanging out with friends
How kids are spending time with their FAMILIES:
69% watch TV together
67% cooking and baking
62% playing video games
61% playing cards or boardgames
51% building things like Legos and models
52% arts and craft projects
Top 3 Brands for kids ages 6-to-12 years old:
YouTube
McDonalds
Oreo
What they are buying:
skateboards and scooters
art and craft supplies
language and art books
webcams
activity books
puzzles
ebooks
outdoor sports and toys
This is valuable information to know as we minister to kids and families during this pandemic. Here's an example. Since kids are worried and fearful during this time of uncertainty, a lesson about fear and trusting God would be very helpful for them.
Praying for God to give you wisdom and understanding as you minister to kids and families during these crazy times.