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How Toddlers and Kids Are Gaming—In 3 Stats

Even the under-seven-year-olds are spending money and socializing in video games, according to their parents… 

Written and Edited by the YPulse Editorial Team
KEY TAKEAWAYS
  • Kids under-seven-years-old are already gaming on phones, tablets, and consoles
  • Some parents worry their kids will be left out socially if they don’t play video games
  • They’re spending their parents’ money on digital games and in-app purchases
We know that young people are gamers—but just how young they are when they start gaming might be a surprise to some. Parents are handing screens to their kids almost since birth, and gaming has become one of the main ways these little ones are exploring and connecting freely. YPulse’s Gaming report shows 55% of parents with children 0-6-year-olds say their kids are gamers. But being a “gamer” isn’t just about pressing buttons; YPulse has said before that it’s about being a part of a community. Just like past generations bonded over backyard sports, after-school clubs, or playground games, kids...

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