Children's internet use has overtaken television for the first time

Children's internet use has overtaken television for the first time

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Thursday, 17th November 2016

For the first time, internet use has overtaken television as the most popular pastime for children in the UK, according to a new report by Ofcom.

Children’s internet use has reached record highs with those aged between 5 and 15 years old spending approximately 15 hours online each week. In contrast, the amount of time children spend only sitting to watch television just passes the 13 hour mark.

Statistics from Ofcom's Children and Parents Media Use & Attitudes report. Click here to read the report in full.

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For the first time, internet use has overtaken television as the most popular pastime for children in the UK, according to a new report by Ofcom.