Thank God that's over. 364 days to go...

[Anonymous]

Kids will almost invariably reflect their parents' behaviour.

My husband likes soccer, so yes I agree.

[Renee]

Cell phones are fine but all that other stuff like ipads and what not are so not necessary. When I was a kid we had this thing called "playing outside". lol

When I was a kid, there was no such thing as television.



Yet I still fail to see the rationale behind kids "playing outside"...as if that will prepare them for life moreso than technology.



Kids will play and socialise as they see fit, and compelling them to "play outside" (what, exactly, should they be playing? Cowboys and indians?) will make no difference.



Encouraging them to play sport is the best option, but above all else, kids seek activities that DRIVE THEIR IMAGINATION.



Playstations, smart phones and iPads are no less detrimental to a child's development than radio and TV was to us when we were growing up, and were astonished to see moving images on a box in our sitting room.



Parental obsession with "outside" is an irrational lie to children, particularly when the parents themselves remain INSIDE.

Studies show that children who participate in outside activities, such as sports or free form p!ay with others are more adjusted and better prepared for real world face to face situations. They are also more socially adapt at performing real world activities that require teamwork and interpersonal communication skills. They also tend to be more empathic toward other people because it teaches kids that everyone is a person with an identity and feelings. Studies also show that childern who spend all their time playing video games and other forms of electronic media tend to be narcissistic, self-centered and selfish.



 There is NO electronic or digital substitute for personal face to face contact.



Children who play for at least two hours a day outside are also less likely to be overweight and even if they are overweight, they are in better physical, metabolic and emotional condition than children who spend inordinate amounts of time on the computer or in front of the TV.



 Go ahead, make some lame joke. It will just illustrate what an ass you can be, as if we needed another reminder.



If nothing else, it is the physical and emotional health components that should be encouraged. For such a smart guy, how you fail to see that rational, is a mystery.  :001_rolleyes:

[Anonymous]

Cell phones are fine but all that other stuff like ipads and what not are so not necessary. When I was a kid we had this thing called "playing outside". lol

When I was a kid, there was no such thing as television.



Yet I still fail to see the rationale behind kids "playing outside"...as if that will prepare them for life moreso than technology.



Kids will play and socialise as they see fit, and compelling them to "play outside" (what, exactly, should they be playing? Cowboys and indians?) will make no difference.



Encouraging them to play sport is the best option, but above all else, kids seek activities that DRIVE THEIR IMAGINATION.



Playstations, smart phones and iPads are no less detrimental to a child's development than radio and TV was to us when we were growing up, and were astonished to see moving images on a box in our sitting room.



Parental obsession with "outside" is an irrational lie to children, particularly when the parents themselves remain INSIDE.

Studies show that children who participate in outside activities, such as sports or free form p!ay with others are more adjusted and better prepared for real world face to face situations. They are also more socially adapt at performing real world activities that require teamwork and interpersonal communication skills. They also tend to be more empathic toward other people because it teaches kids that everyone is a person with an identity and feelings. Studies also show that childern who spend all their time playing video games and other forms of electronic media tend to be narcissistic, self-centered and selfish.



 There is NO electronic or digital substitute for personal face to face contact.



Children who play for at least two hours a day outside are also less likely to be overweight and even if they are overweight, they are in better physical, metabolic and emotional condition than children who spend inordinate amounts of time on the computer or in front of the TV.



 Go ahead, make some lame joke. It will just illustrate what an ass you can be, as if we needed another reminder.



If nothing else, it is the physical and emotional health components that should be encouraged. For such a smart guy, how you fail to see that rational, is a mystery.  :001_rolleyes:

Is Spec actually suggesting exercise is bad for kidz??

[Bricktop]

Nah.



That just her little way of distorting my words to suit her diatribes.



What I am saying is that children will frequently mirror their parents. In her case, that does not auger well for their future.



I fully support  sport. I played it for most years of my life. Sadly, when I hear a parent say "Go play outside", what I often hear is "I don't want you inside".

[RW]

I don't want them inside!  I want them out interacting with other kids and running around like little fools.  Play is important for them to develop physical skills.  It's just a bonus that it means they aren't messing up the house.

[Bricktop]

Funny, how most kids work that out for themselves.



Ever wondered why some don't, and prefer to work in the cyber realm??

[RW]

Funny, how most kids work that out for themselves.



Ever wondered why some don't, and prefer to work in the cyber realm??

I'm wondering why you are abusing the poor comma like that.



Most kids these days would rather sit in front of their Playstations because it doesn't require any effort.

[Annie]

If kids have a good balance of technology and "playing outside" then I think they'll be very prepared for the world.  A couple hours in a week playing video games won't hurt them, it's when that's all they do is what will hurt in the long run.

[@realAzhyaAryola]

I agree. I'm pleased that both of my sons have busy social calendars. That shows me that they're not always playing video games although they do play that too. I think they have a reasonable dose of both.

[Annie]

Everything is ok in moderation.

[Renee]

Funny, how most kids work that out for themselves.



Ever wondered why some don't, and prefer to work in the cyber realm??

I'm wondering why you are abusing the poor comma like that.



Most kids these days would rather sit in front of their Playstations because it doesn't require any effort.

The last time that old fuck had any dealings with kids, their favorite indoor activity was painting pictures of animals on the cave walls.

[Renee]

Nah.



That just her little way of distorting my words to suit her diatribes.



What I am saying is that children will frequently mirror their parents. In her case, that does not auger well for their future.



I fully support  sport. I played it for most years of my life. Sadly, when I hear a parent say "Go play outside", what I often hear is "I don't want you inside".

And your kids only hope is that you were an absentee parent.



The stupid shit that comes across your keyboard is astounding.

[Bricktop]

Speak for yourself, sausage fingers.



You're in one of your destabilised states at the moment.



Time for another sequester?

[RW]

I must be feeling better because you guys are almost funny again hahaha

[Anonymous]

Getting away for Christmas is the way to go for us. We don't have little kids or grandchildren.