A recent study by educational tech company Lingokids found that parents increasingly utilize technology and educational apps to help mitigate the summer slide between school years.
It’s no surprise that modern parents are embracing technology given its pervasiveness. Active, educational gaming has proven an effective teaching tool — though many parents remain concerned about “non-quality passive content” such as kid-centered YouTube videos.
The 2024 Lingokids “Summer of Tech” Study surveyed 1,000 parents in the United States with kids ages 2-8.
The study found three key findings:
- Technology helps entertain children during summer months (68% use technology more during the summer)
- Educational apps were the common form of usage (66.15%)
- Parents are concerned about the rise in streaming and AI-generated content (51% are concerned about their kids on YouTube, with 33% even reporting some content)
As a parent who works from home, I resonate with this stat: 70% of parents agree that their child’s tech use helps them focus on work! Technology becomes a cost-effective resource compared to summer camps and programs.
“Technology has become an integral part of modern parenting, especially during the summer when children have more leisure time, yet parents still have to work. Our study shows the power that educational platforms like Lingokids can have on a child’s development, not only preventing the summer slide, but helping them excel academically,” said Cristobal Viedma, founder and CEO, Lingokids. “At Lingokids, our mission is to provide parents with tools and experiences that make learning fun and interactive, ensuring that their children can continue to thrive academically and also develop crucial socialemotional skills while still enjoying their break.”
Lingokids is an app specializing in educational games for younger children. It’s available on Amazon, Apple, and iOS mobile devices.
