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“Hey!! Come out for play”.
*kids running noisily out of the house*, excited shouts for passing the ball or running between the wickets…
Yes, this was how kids used to be, you and us. But these days, these sounds are sadly long lost. Kids nowadays do not have time left for actual “playing” or the meaning of fun play has dramatically changed! The number of kids flying kites or playing basketball in the local ground is alarmingly diminishing. It’s now even difficult to gauge whether kids do live in a certain locality?
Where have the kids gone?? You can surely see them playing outside, laughing merrily when you pass financially burdened societies. Where are the rest of them? Maybe cooped up in the digital screens or moving to and fro their schools, going for extracurricular all dolled up in AC cars and socializing through Smart Phones!
What is this super-fast digital lifestyle doing to your kid? Put simply, robbing away the childhood! Childhood is meant to be dirty clothes, long hours of play, sweat, tattered toys and broken windows. Remember you would continue to play with your herd of friends till your mum’s voice went hoarse calling you to come back and study! So what are the repercussions of such “all work and no real play”? Due to their busy schedules, today’s parents do not find enough time to supervise outdoor play or take their children to the playground. In this digital age, there are numerous recreation mediums including TV, video games, and computers, leaving no time for outdoor activities. Outdoor play offers development which cannot be substituted with indoor games. It is an excellent method of nurturing a child’s body. It also creates a harmony between development of cognitive skills and physical strength. Children also learn concentration skills.
In addition to lack of physical development, below are a few more aspects which are affected due to lack of outdoor play:
Yeah field play is muck on clothes and soiled floor, but below are a few positives to this end:
Outdoor play contributes to cognitive and social / emotional development. When children are with their peers, they express freely and learn about the world in their own wayThey become stronger, taller and happier! What else does one want?
Agreed it will be a daunting task to slip your kid away from all the digital wilderness, here are a few hands on tips to get them moving:
For those worried about the safety of your kid whilst outdoor play, you can have a small get together session with all mums together whilst your play or perhaps assign duties for each mum per day.
Though adult supervision is a must when children are playing outdoors, yet it is equally important to give some “off” time to kids without any pointers and let them figure a new game or a new play. Moreover, at times adults are busy in work and attending to household chores, that should not be deterrent to your child’s outdoor play time. Keeping a watchful eye or letting other parent take over the role of supervisor would do equally fine. Remember, kids need to play outdoors everyday, jumping, running around, smelling things, getting dirty and looking at bugs. Outdoor play has a huge impact on a child’s well being and happiness, healthy and psychology. Though some dangers do lurk, yet we as parents should constantly encourage our kids to spend time outdoors, challenging their imagination and physical strengths. That is how we grew up, right?
Outdoor play is essential as it helps in channelizing the enormous amount of energy children have at early stages. It helps them develop better physical stamina and strength. Children usually imitate adults in their lives and they would take to outdoor activities only when the parents appreciate and encourage them to go out. Do not limit your child to indoors, instead make them venture outside, in line with the development of their social behavior and interpersonal skills.
Truth is, there are plenty of excuses to encourage them for field play. For a healthy development of your kid, pep them up and let them go bonkers! Oh oh, why not indulge in healthy cardio with your little ones? Think about this!
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