More so than television (It's been around since the 50s!) computers and video games are really hurting America's youth. Imagination is deteriorating away from children. Rather than stepping outside or playing house, more boys and girls would rather pull out their playstations.
I've made an important decision regarding family, since I am getting married in seven months. If my husband and I do have a child, I'm not going to allow video games into the house. The computer will be only for mommy and daddy's use, as well. Sure, computers are here to stay and a way of life. However, I never had a computer of my own until I was fifteen and I type faster than anyone I know and I try to stay tech savvy. I learned all of my computing skills at school, and that is precisely where my kids will learn. It's not just about the risk of becoming obese (stop bringing home junk food, mom and dad...that may help too) it's a HUGE security risk for preteens and teens alike. Think about how many pedophiles there are in the world. If you do a check of registered sex offenders in your neighborhood, you would be scared to death!
I also got a tip from the Terminator's wife: Never allow televisions in your children's bedrooms. I will allow books and toys--nothing else.
So what is Zax saying about the pedometer to help obesity? A device developed in Scotland (the Activator) will relay information back to a patient's doctor. It not only records your steps, but how long you are sitting. If a patient sits too long, it buzzes and prompts the man or woman to get up.
I love the idea of the Activator. It goes right back to those who sit in front of their computer screens and video games too long. But, let's also remember that it's also about the portions of food you are giving yourself.
I'm going to be honest and I'm going to sound "mean" but here is my solution: Stop bringing chips, cookies, SODAS, and pizzas into your home. Parents, if you are so concerned about your overweight kid--wake up! Mommy and daddy are the ones supplying the goods. After all, it's not your 10-year-old Becky who drove to the grocery store. You did. I watched a Dr. Phil interview a mother who was angry that her daughter was sneaking into the pantry and was pigging out at night. I was outraged with this parent since she was the one who was stocking the pantry. Wake up, people. If Becky and Johnny want to sit around, I say you strap the Activator on them and point them to the backdoor. When they come in for a snack, hand them a banana and not a muffin.
Article:
http://www.fastcompany.com/1690996/obesity-got-you-down-try-this-new-tricked-out-pedometer
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