Digital Parent Spending: Approximately € 500 Invested in Digital Preschools by Parents
In a recent announcement by the IT industry association Bitkom, it has been revealed that parents in Germany are spending an average of 503 euros per year on digital devices and media for their children.
This figure, however, does not include any costs related to internet connection or data usage. The breakdown of this spending shows that 362 euros are allocated to hardware, such as smartphones, laptops, gaming consoles, or headphones, while an average of 141 euros is spent on communication and access to digital media.
Despite the new data, no information about regional variations in spending, the number of children or their age range, or any potential impact on children's education or development was provided. Additionally, no new information about changes in spending trends over time or any strategies or recommendations for parents regarding their digital spending was given.
Prior reports have shown that German households with children spend several hundred euros per year on devices and associated media services. For example, Bitkom in recent years highlighted that German families often spend around €300-€600 per year per child for digital hardware and communication together.
It is important to note that exact recent split figures for 2024/2025 are not publicly detailed in the provided search data. For precise figures on annual spending broken down by hardware and communication costs, consulting dedicated market research reports from German sources or industry databases would be necessary.
The search results mainly highlight concerns regarding children's digital media use durations and regulatory frameworks for protecting children's rights and privacy online, but do not include expenditure data.
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