Chinese children learn a lot, lack of sleep

Compared to children of the same age in many other countries, children under 6 years old in China spend the least time for sleeping and outdoor activities.

Gymboree, an organization that provides educational services for children, conducted a survey of 7,500 families in 14 countries in early 2012. Survey results were published in Shanghai City on 31st. / 5, showed that children under 6 years old in China slept an average of 9 hours 15 minutes a day - lower than the average 10 hours 9 minutes of children worldwide and the lowest compared to Japan and South Korea , Germany, UK, USA, China Daily reported.

Outdoor activity time of children under 6 years old at
China is only 25% of the world average.

The average time for outdoor activities of children under 6 in China is 52 minutes per day, the lowest of 14 countries and only 25% of the world average is 3 hours 45 minutes.

The results also show that Chinese parents spend less 'quality time' for their children than parents in other countries. For example, in Canada, a child is next to a parent for more than 23 hours (including sleep time) each day. The number in China is 12 hours, the lowest among 14 countries.

More than 70% of Chinese parents say they teach children to receive letters, read poetry and speak English before they turn sixth. Teaching children to read early is a trend that is becoming more and more popular in China. Most parents want their children to master a musical instrument such as a piano and a violin.

Experts are concerned that the expectation is too great for parents and the type of cramming in China makes sleep and play time for all children, including children under 6 years old, decrease.

'Many Chinese families underestimate the importance of nurturing children's interest in music, painting and social skills. Parents should let children live at the right age and enjoy their childhoods, if their imagination and creativity are not in the process , 'Lan Hai, a child psychologist of Schwabing Education education group at Beijing, said.

Another concern is that about 53% of Chinese children grow up with the care of grandparents, grandparents or maids.