Outdoor Play versus Electronics
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Outdoor Play versus Electronics
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Those are great ideas. I think it's great for kids to watch movies, but how much they watch should be limited and balanced out by physical activities. Your ideas help make movies more interactive.bb587 wrote: ↑02 Jul 2018, 07:49 My niece likes playing with electronics, but she'll drop everything if there's a chance to play outside. Electronics are a part of their future. I think all interests should be encouraged and nurtured. If a child likes watching movies discuss the movies afterwards, act them out, or have them write/tell their own version.
I'm glad your niece loves the outdoors so much!
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Parents set such a bad example. How can they expect their children to play outside when they use the tv as a babysitter? or when they themselves are constantly on their phones, computers, and tablets? I have a nephew who loves to play with legos, and unfortunately he is the only child in the family. No one ever wants to sit and play with him. They want "adult time" to watch tv and scroll through Facebook together. People are more involved posting pictures of their kids on FB than they are with actually enjoying the moments together.llpwap wrote: ↑02 Jul 2018, 09:43 It was refreshing to read about a child that didn’t have a phone or game controller stuck to his hand. I have seen kids sit in the same room and text each other instead of talking to each other. I hope that reading this book and some good examples set by parents will encourage children to play outdoors instead of in the house all day.
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Many children who own electronics certainly do, it's like an addiction for some of them. If unsupervised and left to their own antics they will play video games day and night or surf social media. The book is a step in the right direction but parental education and supervision is the crucial factor.kfwilson6 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 21:05 I noticed that other than playing and singing music, none of Toni's activities included any type of electronics. Toni was not listed as liking to watch tv Do you think children spend too much time using electronics instead of playing with more traditional toys like balls and jump ropes? Will this book help encourage children to play without electronics and enjoy outdoor activities? Toni was even reading his books outside.
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absolutely. I got the impression from this book and posts I've seen about it that this book has two main goals 1) To use repetition in word usage to help new readers 2) To show that certain activities including chores are fun for everyone. I think there are quite a lot of subtle hints guiding children in the right direction. Not only should they help mom, participate in chores, and eat vegetables, but they should also play outside and care about animals. It's not an in your face kind of lesson, so I really like that.Bookmermaid wrote: ↑02 Jul 2018, 12:26Many children who own electronics certainly do, it's like an addiction for some of them. If unsupervised and left to their own antics they will play video games day and night or surf social media. The book is a step in the right direction but parental education and supervision is the crucial factor.kfwilson6 wrote: ↑01 Jul 2018, 21:05 I noticed that other than playing and singing music, none of Toni's activities included any type of electronics. Toni was not listed as liking to watch tv Do you think children spend too much time using electronics instead of playing with more traditional toys like balls and jump ropes? Will this book help encourage children to play without electronics and enjoy outdoor activities? Toni was even reading his books outside.
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This book is definitely good for encouraging movement and non-electronic play!
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You're right, parents have to 'lay down the law', but kids can be pretty persistent when they want to be. The parents have to lead by example.Dael Reader wrote: ↑02 Jul 2018, 14:33 I do think that most children spend too much time with computers and television. But I also think it's largely their parents' fault. If you don't limit your child's device time or play with them (inside or out), or read to them, or encourage them to do other activities, of course they might be more likely to plug in for entertainment.
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The outside is a Very Bad Place, everyone you meet is a potential threat, and danger lurks around every corner! (Hint: it's a typical neighborhood, not a war zone)
Don't get me wrong: I'm not saying bad things don't happen, and parents do need to take sensible precautions, but the key word in that phrase is 'sensible'.
Any book that encourages outdoor play is a good one as far as I'm concerned
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As long as a parent is vaguely aware of their activities online, as well as setting time limits on devices, I don't see a problem. It's only an issue if parents allow it to become one. Besides, in today's world, kids are going to have to learn to navigate modern technology. They might as while learn while they're doing something they enjoy, right?
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