73% of children in Europe already control instant messaging from their mobile phones or tablets

MADRID, September 15 (Portaltic / EP) –

The alpha generationborn in 2010, knows a A unique environment of instant and on-demand technology, So much so, that 73 percent of children in Europe already control instant messaging from their mobile phone or tablet.

Those of the so-called alpha generation have all the information and entertainment at their fingertips with a single click, which affects the way they relate to previous generations.

According to a study by Infobip and YouGov among European boys and girls from Between 6 and 11 years old It reveals, among other data, that this generation may feel more comfortable interacting with technology than interacting with humans.

In this age group, more than three-quarters (77%) have access to a tablet and more than half (59%) have a smartphone. In fact, 60% of those who already had a tablet used it for the first time when they were five years old, while 38% of those who owned a mobile phone used it at that age.

This early access to technology affects the way they communicate. This means that they interact with their closest environment and families through digital channels and most of them handle messages without problems. At the age of about eleven, 73% of the alpha generation You are already using WhatsApp from your mobile phone or tablet.

Another fact from the study indicates that members of this generation are accustomed to using smart devices as a source of knowledge. Nearly 39 percent use it for their homework while 30 percent consult their “smartphone” before asking their parents or teachers.