For the third time, an annual study on children’s media has found that German children are passionate about reading. The children’s media study of 2019 shows that reading magazines, comics or books remains one of the favourite pastimes of children in Germany.
According to the study, 4.3 million girls and boys in Germany between the ages of 6 and 13 years old read magazines. Moreover, German parents trusted children’s magazines more than any other media. Around 74% of parents consider reading magazines to be a ‘meaningful occupation’ for their children. Reading remains one of the things children like, as 91% of them find reading magazines to be fun and enjoyable.
Overall, the use of magazines, comics or books by 6 to 13 year old children in Germany has increased from 71% in 2017 to 76% in 2019, according to the study.
