TP Toys Survey Results Reveal Outdoor Play is Being Left Out in
the Cold
Released
on: June 20, 2008, 7:59 am
Press
Release Author: TP Activity
Toys
Industry:
Entertainment
Press
Release Summary: A recent survey conducted by leading outdoor
toy manufacturer TP Toys, has revealed that almost one in ten
children spend less than an hour outside on weekends
Press
Release Body: TP Toys surveyed 2000 adults and
1500 children under seven, with the results suggesting that parents
across the country are bringing up a generation of screen kids,
with as much as one in five kids claiming they would rather be
at the computer than outside.
The
2008
outdoor play survey from TP Toys also showed
that on a typical day during the school holidays, almost 40% of
UK children spend one to two hours in front of a TV or computer
screen while 6% spend more than 4 hours in front of a screen during
their time away from school.
The
survey also revealed that parents across the country acknowledge
the problem of their kids being reluctant to enjoy outdoor
play, with 47% of parents admitting that their children don't
go out as much as they would like. 4% of parents claimed the reason
for this was the lack if a decent park or play area to take their
kids to, while a worrying number of parents admitted that they
didn't feel safe taking their children to the park.
Despite
kids perhaps not spending much time in the park, the TP
Toys survey revealed that a large percentage of families
across Britain own a number of outdoor
toys for use in their gardens. The most popular item of garden
play furniture was shown to be a slide, owned by almost two thirds
of families, while over half own a swing set. The survey also
revealed that 25% of parents have not bought any play equipment
for their garden, with a further 18% claiming that they felt outdoor
toys are too expensive.
Commenting
on the survey, a spokesman for TP Toys said:
"The good old days of spending your formative years enjoying
playing outside seem to be well and truly over. Worryingly we
are rearing a generation of screen kids who are more likely to
be playing a computer game than hide and seek. It is vital that
children spend time outside so they can benefit from fresh air,
exercise and the interaction that gives them confidence and helps
them to learn important social skills. There is so much that they
can learn and enjoy outside that parents really need to ensure
that their children spend as much time having fun outside as they
did when they were growing up."
About
TP Toys:
TP Toys is a UK based outdoor toys manufacturer
in Worcestershire, which has been producing goods for almost fifty
years. TP Toys range includes wooden climbing
frames, swing sets, trampolines
and steel climbing frames, all of which are built to last and
backed by comprehensive guarantees and after sales care. Over
the years TP Toys has established a network of
independent specialist Centres of Excellence throughout the country.
TP toys can be purchased from John Lewis and other stockists
in the UK and Republic of Ireland, while the new free brochure
can be ordered on line.
Web
Site: http://www.tptoys.com/
Contact
Details: TP Toys PR Contact:
Sarah Draper
TP Activity Toys
Severn Rd
Stourport on Severn
Worcestershire
DY13 9EX
01299 872892
www.tptoys.com