Amid School Closures, Children Feeling Happiness, Boredom

WASHINGTON, D. C. -- At a time when nearly all U.S. children are homebound as COVID-19 has led to school closures, children still largely experience positive emotions, according to reports from their parents.

Close to nine in 10 parents of children under the age of 18 say their children experienced enjoyment (89%) and happiness (88%) "during a lot of the day" prior to the day they were interviewed. However, with many children receiving distance learning or being home-schooled for part of the day rather than attending school, 65% of parents report their children are experiencing boredom.

Five other emotions -- all negative -- are currently far less common among children, including ... (Read more)

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