A child’s playtime can influence their adult career, according to new research. A survey of 2,000 American parents with kids ages three-14-years-old conducted by OnePoll and The Genius of Play found that the activities adults participated in as a child, the media they consumed, and how they played growing up have influenced their adult careers. For employed respondents, 87% say the skills they learned while playing as a child helped them succeed in their adult careers, including soft skills like creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, empathy, and communication. Additionally, 79% note that taking the time to play now helps them channel creativity when solving a problem at work. YPulse’s Playtime trend research explores how the toy industry has evolved to meet the demands of Millennial parents, and 94% of Millennial parents say kids should use playtime to learn new skills, with 81% of Millennial moms and 72% of Millennial dads saying they would rather have their child play with toys that are educational. (Yahoo! News)
