Almost half of young people spend time on their phones in shopping malls or at home 07:02

More than a quarter (26%) of parents of young people surveyed said their children spend their free time in shopping malls, while another 21% said they sit “on the phone” at home. The leisure activity of “gathering in a group at the entrance”, popular among Generation X and Generation Y, does not generate any interest among today’s youth; It scored 0% in the survey. However, only 11% of young people have access to quality recreation and visit cinemas, museums, art spaces and libraries. This is shown by a study by Urban Grade and Best-Novostroy, the results of which were reviewed by socialbites.ca.

According to 18% of parents surveyed, their teenage children play basketball or volleyball with their peers on sports courts. Additionally, 15% of survey respondents said their teenagers spend their free time in parks, mostly on playgrounds or benches. Young people are least likely to be in private public spaces, except for those who cannot spare even a single free moment of time upon entry; Only 9% of parents mentioned this.

“Such survey results show that even in developed cities, very little infrastructure is provided for young people, both in urban and residential areas. We talk a lot about children’s infrastructure, which in recent years has become really rich, diverse and in line with the latest trends. But young people find themselves in a “blind spot” They’re finding out: They’re already out of playgrounds, but not quite grown up without their parents at the entrances to many adult infrastructure facilities, at least for independent use, that often serve as a meeting place and entertainment venue for “Xers” and millennials. The transition to shopping centers near “alphas” does not mean a qualitative transition. Irina Dobrokhotova, founder of BEST-Novostroy and bnMAP.pro, stated that young people in the shopping center are not engaged in any productive activities that would meet the needs of their age, such as games, education, research or communication.

According to the survey results, more than a third of parents (36%) believe that young people do not have enough facilities for modern sports: climbing wall, skate park, skating rink, track area, ground for team sports, not only volleyball or basketball, but also football or petanque courts. There are also ping pong tables and tennis courts. Additionally, almost a third (29%) of respondents believe that there is a shortage of multifunctional public spaces where young people can host a dance party, celebrate a birthday or hold a master class. According to another 15% of respondents, young children need educational and cultural spaces such as lecture halls, libraries, exhibition spaces, masterclass areas to spend their time interestingly. According to surveyed parents, teenagers need places where at least a large group can gather – this option received 12% and for a relaxing holiday places in nature (but not a children’s playground) – areas with hammocks, gazebos, places with a terrace tables and chairs (% 8).

“Territorial proximity to the place of residence is extremely important for young people as well as for children’s infrastructure. Few parents are willing to let their children spend their free time away from home, even when they grow up. However, we see a shortage of special infrastructure for young people at the level of residential neighborhoods, unlike, for example, the city center,” said Anton Danilov, general director of Urban Grade.

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