Effects of too much screen time on children. / myLot

Philippines

August 28, 2019 9:12pm CST

Children nowadays are fond of just sitting and ticking their gadgets or watching TV. There's no more time for playing outside and doing physical activities. Most are obese because of this practices. Parents are too busy with their jobs and they spend less quality time with their kids.

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Simone

@Janet357 (75646)

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29 Aug 19

quite different from my generation lol. we played outside, chasing one another. the hide and seek thing

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jakie18

@jakie18 (233)

• Philippines

7 Sep 19

I guess we’re in the same generation. They missed the fun of running around and laughing around till sunset just telling stories and sharing funny moments with friends.

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Simone

@Janet357 (75646)

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7 Sep 19

@jakie18 am 39. what about you?

Danna B.

@db20747 (43438)

• Washington, District Of Columbia

29 Aug 19

I was just saying this same thing today!! They need to get out and play ball!! And have more interaction!!

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jakie18

@jakie18 (233)

• Philippines

7 Sep 19

Yes, I agree 100%. They should enjoy the beauty and warmth of the sun instead of just sitting around the corner and play with their gadgets.

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rakski

@rakski (130961)

• Philippines

29 Aug 19

True. I for one, went through that and at times still going through that. But I already limited my kids usage now of internet and gadgets. They have to finish their home works first before playing. If parents want their children to be more physically active, they have to exert more effort. They have to set by example and engage their kids in physical activity. That is one of my goals. Last summer, we bought badminton rackets and volleyball.

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jakie18

@jakie18 (233)

• Philippines

7 Sep 19

That’s great. For me i enrolled my son in a swimming lesson when he was still 7 and now that he’s 9 he’s still joining swimming competition. I’m so glad I’ve made a right choice earlier before he managed to waste his time on gadgets.