The line graph presents the data on the favoured pastimes of Australian youngsters.
At a glance, it is evident that the popularity of some activities fluctuated over the period, while others experienced a steady trend. Furthermore, it is noticeable that watching TV was consistently the most popular leisure activity among Australian children throughout the period.
Delving into the details, watching TV was the most preferred activity with over 80% of children participating in 1990, and it maintained its popularity, ending at just under 80% in 2010. On the other hand, the percentage of children who enjoyed bike riding decreased gradually from just over 80% in 1990 to around 60% in 2010.
In contrast, computer games, which were the least popular activity in 1990 with less than 20% of children participating, saw a significant rise in popularity, reaching just over 50% in 2010. The popularity of skateboarding remained relatively stable, with a slight increase from just under 40% in 1990 to just over 40% in 2010.
