About 77 percent of mothers with small children said they will have fewer plans than last year for excursions during summer break, as the coronavirus pandemic shows no signs of slowing, a recent survey by a toy company shows.
In a sign of changing lifestyles for families amid the pandemic, 77.3 percent of those surveyed cited fewer outings with kids and 79.1 percent said they will narrow down the areas where they spend their holidays, said Bornelund Inc.
"The society as a whole must think of how to secure opportunities for children to play and grow in the new lifestyle," said the Tokyo-based firm, which imports and sells intellectual education toys.