Kids these days are getting comfortable with phones, tablets and computers at much younger ages, and parents are more than impressed. A new survey of 2,000 parents with kids between three and 12 finds:
The average parent believes their child will surpass their own tech skills by the fourth grade, which is around the age of 10.
85% of parents are impressed with how quickly their child picks up new tech.
82% of parents are convinced their child will be open to more opportunities because they grew up with technology.
For this reason, 78% think it’s important kids are introduced to technology at a young age.
And the age at which kids are introduced to tech continues to get younger and younger.
Children aged three to five were most likely introduced by age two.
Those aged six to 12 were first introduced by age three.
And parents think technology can help their kids through many aspects in life:
88% of parents believe it’s important that their children be proficient with tech.
87% believe it will help shape who their child becomes.
48% say it will further their kid’s education.
47% believe it will help them in their career paths.
Half think it will be a source to find creative outlets.
85% believe tech allows their kid to be creative in new and different ways.
85% also believe outlets for creative expression are key to child development.
