Median number of hours per week spent doing certain activities (secondary students only)

Activity Girls Boys
hours
Video games 2 4
Reading 1 1
Watching TV, videos or movies 6 7
Playing or listening to music 7 6
Playing board or card games 0 0
Doing homework 4 2
Doing jobs at home 2 2
Working for pay outside the home 1 1
Doing community volunteer work 0 0
Participating in sports 2 4
Hanging out with friends 10 10
Note: Secontary students only.
Source: Census at School – Canada, 2005/2006.