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FiM
Articles: Top Stats on Kids
Source:
Youth TGI and Childwise Monitor Report, Winter 2000-2001
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£6.72
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The
average weekly income of the UK's 11-14 year olds. 7-10 year
olds have an average weekly income of £2.84. |
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The
percentage of 11-14 year olds receiving their income from
a pocket money allowance. For 7-10 year olds, the figure
is lower at 76%.
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85%
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59%
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The
percentage of 7-10 year olds who prefer to spend their money
on toys and games, closely followed by sweets, crisps and
chocolate. Among 11-14s, impulse snacks are even more popular,
but 65% also splash out on going out. |
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The
percentage of 11-16s with their own mobile phone. Top reasons
for ownership: 'contacting friends' and 'for emergencies'.
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64%
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3.02
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The
average number of hours 5-16 year olds spend watching television
each day. 68% of 5-16s have their own TV set, while over two-fifths
of 11-16s have digital TV at home. |
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Percentage
of 5-16 year olds who have access to a PC at home. 1 in
6 have their 'own' computer.
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75%
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69%
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Percentage
of 7-16 year olds who have accessed the internet. For 7-16s,
the main reasons for
going online are 'getting information',
'e-mail' or'just looking'. |
Reprinted
by permission. © Childwise 2001. www.childwise.co.uk
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