Outdoor Play versus Electronics

Boredwolf78 · Post by **Boredwolf78** » 20 Jul 2018, 11:24

I am in absolute agreement that children should be involved in activities that do not include electronics. I used to be a General Manager at a fast casual restaurant. There were times when work was slow, and I would chat with my co-workers. Mind you, I live in a college town, so most of my employees were a decade or more younger than me. I would tell stories of my childhood. The antics my friends and I got up to. Only one or two of my stories involved video games. They were primarily about the things we did outdoors. It broke my heart to see how many of these young adults had no clue what I was talking about. Sometimes they would look at me with pure amazement. Parents these days do have to work quite a bit to be able to afford a household. But I feel they need to learn to balance their professional life, with home life better. They should be encouraging their kids to do more physical activities. Not just encouraging through words, but through actions as well.

cvetelina_yovcheva87 · Post by **cvetelina_yovcheva87** » 20 Jul 2018, 13:52

I think that using electronic devices by children has turned out to be a serious problem. The young people just lose their ability to communicate face-to- face. They feel more secure to share their thoughts and ideas when they are hidden behind a screen. I think that by reading how Toni has fun playing games outside will set a good example for the kids to follow.

Facennagoss · Post by **Facennagoss** » 20 Jul 2018, 17:09

mac83 wrote: ↑19 Jul 2018, 18:06 Kids today are in the era of electronics. You cant go any where without seeing electronics. I think it is great that in the book, Toni's time isn't spent playing video games. My kiddo does love electronics, but we set boundaries. He loves to read and be outside playing with his friends. Electronics can be useful tools, but should never be used as babysitters. I like when books to emphasize video books. As an adult reader, I find a lot of novels reference electronics.

I completely agree. Although hugely important to be outside and learn to ‘just play’, by preventing children from using electronics we are doing them an enormous disservice. There are new jobs appearing all the time that exist only because of advancements in technology and we should be encouraging children to explore technology as well as engaging in ‘traditional’ exploring.

Anthony Martial Tata · Post by **Anthony Martial Tata** » 20 Jul 2018, 23:57

To some extent, technological advancement had contributed in the erosion of societal values. Today, it is common to see children spending a lot of time on phones, toys and watching television. This nurtures laxity among the children. It is often said that it is the environment that shape the character of a child.

Anthony Martial Tata · Post by **Anthony Martial Tata** » 20 Jul 2018, 23:57

To some extent, technological advancement has contributed in the erosion of societal values. Today, it is common to see children spending a lot of time on phones, toys and watching television. This nurtures laxity among the children. It is often said that it is the environment that shape the character of a child.

Rose Anne03 · Post by **Rose Anne03** » 21 Jul 2018, 08:00

Nowadays, children are so addicted to electronics gadgets. It's not good. They can't socialize and can't do outdoor activities because they spend their time alone in their house. It's not good also to their health especially to their eyes. Expose in electronics gadgets can damages someone's eyes. However,gadgets can be useful to education. Can search what they looking for. Homeworks, projects, etc. Must use it for good purposes.

Book Bear · Post by **Book Bear** » 21 Jul 2018, 08:08

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.

It's great that your niece likes to play outside. We read so many instances of children not wanting to leave the electronic games they are playing. Of course, it is difficult to know exactly what every child is doing. The media does rather like to portray the excesses of everything.

ssexton_86 · Post by **ssexton_86** » 21 Jul 2018, 12:26

Children now days never play outside. More children are becoming obese because most children these days only play with electronics. They are not limited to the amount of time they play video games and play with electronics in a day. Most parents don't take the time to spend with their children. They just give them an electronic device to keep them occupied.

CrimsonPrincess24 · Post by **CrimsonPrincess24** » 21 Jul 2018, 18:26

Children nowadays doesn't get to enjoy playing outside with neighbor kids with mud all over their face. Instead of muds ang piles of dirt, they got piles of gadgets.

Anthony Martial Tata · Post by **Anthony Martial Tata** » 21 Jul 2018, 21:44

I prefer that children get engaged in outdoor play to electronics. Electronics destroys the morals and cultural foundations of the society.

sanwalawan · Post by **sanwalawan** » 22 Jul 2018, 00:12

I hope this story along with some encouragement from parents will get them outside doing more physical activities.

Ashiyya Tariq · Post by **Ashiyya Tariq** » 22 Jul 2018, 01:23

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.

Playing with electronics is absolutely a wrong trend which leaves a bad impact on child's physical and mental health. This book is a good step to promote outdoor activities in children.

Penbreath09 · Post by **Penbreath09** » 22 Jul 2018, 02:18

Play is a way of exploring the possibilities of the life you are living. The electronics passes ideas, morals, teaching from the creators' perspective. Outdoor introduces the soul to natural vibration which is often considered best, it opens your spirit to accepting the real life as perceived by you, no one has to teach you anything unlike electronics where in one way or the other, you are being influenced from the creator's perspective. Outdoor play is the best way exploring than electronics. However, electronics seems to be the best option for introverts...

MsLisa · Post by **MsLisa** » 22 Jul 2018, 11:37

I do think people, not only children, spend way too much time on electronics instead of engaging in other activities but I don't think that children will even notice that this might be an underlying message in the story.

Christina Rose · Post by **Christina Rose** » 22 Jul 2018, 21:18

When my 7 year old read this book, he did notice that there was no tv, but didn’t mention any other devices not being used. He didn’t mind, of course, he just figured that meant that Toni didn’t like watching tv.