Why Kids Should Play Sports

For children everywhere, it is easy to become distracted by the different technological playthings that are all around them. For some, it may seem like a struggle to tear your child away from the technology that has become so available to them. If you want to make sure that your child is receiving a well-rounded childhood, then there are options that you can consider in order to make sure that they benefit from being young.

Image by Direkteur Begeleiding via FlickrMost kids are used to having to stay indoors for school and studies, so it is often the parents’ job to show them that being outdoors can be both fun and beneficial. Playing sports will not only help them to get the activity that their body needs, but will help them to keep the idea of staying shape in mind when they are older. It is becoming more and more common for American children to grow up overweight or obese, even from the age of five. The problem is becoming so prevalent, that many children now are developing previously “adult” problems such as type two diabetes and asthma.

No matter what age your child is, they should be getting some type of physical activity every single day. It doesn’t always have to be vigorous, but should be something to get them moving and away from the easier (and sedentary) stimulation of the television or Internet. If your child is moving for at least thirty minutes a day, it will help prevent the health problems that many of today’s children will otherwise soon be facing. By playing a sports-type activity where the child is being encouraged to move around and is doing it with their peers, it will be easier to build a foundation for good physical health through activity.

If you are interested in your child staying healthy, then making sure that they play sports will give you the peace of mind that they are getting the physical activity they need for their health. It will prevent complications in their current health, such as obesity, which can develop into more severe problems down the road. Making sure that they stay physically active can also become a habit that will stay with them for the rest of their lives, reminding them of the importance of moving throughout the day, even as an adult.

Related articles on Exercise for Kids:

• Keeping Kids Active (weightloss.suite101.com)
• What physical activity is best for your kid? (brighthub.com)
• How to Prevent Childhood Obesity in Your Family (brighthub.com)
• Motivating Sedentary Youth (psychologytoday.com)