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Mothers hope kids study more rather than play outside: online survey+
TOKYO, Nov. 4 (AP) - (Kyodo)—Mothers expect their children to spend more time studying than playing outside, results of an online survey by a toy import and sales company showed Wednesday.
According to the survey by Tokyo-based BorneLund Corp. to which 400 mothers with children aged from 3 to 12 responded, 68 percent said they want to increase study time for their children, while 44 percent replied they want their children to play more.
The survey also showed that many children appear to be tired as 31 percent of the mothers said they frequently or occasionally hear their children complaining they are tired.
While 37 percent of the respondents said they believe their children suffer from fatigue as they play earnestly, 26 percent cited lack of physical strength and 21 percent lack of sleep as reasons for exhaustion.
