Child Outdoor Games- Are Your Kids Breaking a Sweat?
Do you recall playing games like red rover, hopscotch, tag or
marbles? Games that used to have you out playing until your mum
came out calling for you because it was getting dark.
It seems like our own kids spend less and less time playing
these simple active outdoor games. Studies have shown that the
average child spends more than 20 hours a week playing video
games alone and that doesn't even count the hours spent in front
of the television!
Many parents blame modern society, particularly those in
apartments with limited access to open spaces. Having their
children playing out of their sight is understandably beyond
their comfort zone.
Maybe us parents need to loosen the shackles on ourselves.
Rather than sending our kids out to play, go toss a ball with
them, play a chasing game or teach them something from our own
childhood. The best way to get our kids to do what we want them
to is to set an example.
Establish a routine of going on a family walk or visiting a park
on a regular basis. So get out there and spend some quality time
with your kids, the washing can wait, and you'll all feel the
better for it.
Staying active is not only good for our kids (and our own)
health, it is also beneficial socially for children to play
games, particularly in a group situation. They can take on
leadership roles, use negotiation skills and burn energy all
while having fun. Best of all for parents you will have them
sleeping soundly.