Children nowadays watch significantly more television than in the past, which reduces their activity levels accordingly. Why is this the case? What measures can you suggest to encourage higher levels of activity among children?

Outdoor activities provides many great benefits in the development of younger children, both physically and mentally. However, there has been a tendency for kids to stick their eyes to TV screens, which took away time for other activities. This is one of the most concerned matters nowadays and actions must be taken in order to curb this unhealthy habit. While parents might see the problems in the children, from my point of view, the causes are purely external. First of all, as urbanization grows, combined with industrial activities, there are significantly less spaces for children to play around in. And as a result, they seek entertainment from the small, rectangular box in the comfort of their home. Second of all, negligence from parents can also be a factor that account for children's increasing time in front of the television. Because they have to work constantly to provide for the family, it results in less time and attention spent for their kids. This can be devastating for kids, especially those at a young age where communication and interaction are key to character development. Nonetheless, the situation is not irreversible. There are several ways that can be implemented to stimulate children's activity level. The simplest one, is to build more playgrounds and parks so that children can get out more and hang out with their friends. And in the case of family, parents can take turn looking after their kids, it is believed that adults play a crucial role in the early years of their children. Combined these methods together, and they can easily drive kids away from the TV. For instance, my little sister used to be addicted to the TV screen, but ever since I took her outside more, she began developing healthier habits for herselfIn conclusion, an active presence of people around your kids, as well as an availability of space for them to play in can be absolutely beneficial for their communication skills and overall health.