"The Words Children Most Want to Hear on Children's Day: 'I Love You'"

Chungnam Office of Education Announces Children's Day Survey Results
Top Activity: "Outing with Family"
Most Desired Gift: "Smartphone·Tablet"

On the 5th, a day before Children's Day, a survey revealed that what children want to do the most is 'going on an outing with family.'

On the 3rd, the Chungnam Office of Education announced the results of a survey conducted with 2,579 elementary school students to commemorate the 101st Children's Day.

Students having a joyful time the day before Children's Day
[Photo by Yonhap News]

When asked what they most want to do on Children's Day, the highest response was 'going on an outing with family (to amusement parks, zoos, etc.)', accounting for 48.57% of the total. Next, 'playing with friends' was high at 14.50%.

The most desired gift on Children's Day was 'smartphone or tablet' at 26.21%, ranking first. Allowance and toys ranked second and third with 22.83% and 13.08%, respectively.

The warmest words children most want to hear from their parents and teachers were 'I love you (37.84%)', 'You can do it (23.99%)', and 'Great job (13.59%)' in that order.

Also, when asked about the moment they feel happiest, the response 'when with family' accounted for a high rate of 46.07%.

When asked what "warm words" they most want to hear from their parents and teachers, "I love you" ranked first. [Image source=Chungnam Office of Education]

Superintendent Kim Ji-cheol commented on the survey results, saying, "Through the honest and heartwarming answers of our children who experienced COVID-19 in a rapidly changing society, we have confirmed the direction Chungnam education should take in the future."

Meanwhile, on Children's Day, the 5th, strong rain and wind are expected nationwide. More than 400mm of rain is forecasted in the mountainous areas of Jeju, over 200mm near the southern coast and around Jirisan, and more than 120mm in Seoul and the metropolitan area, accompanied by lightning and gusts, so safety precautions are necessary.

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