In this world where TV and video-games are getting lot of hassle from people blaming them for obesity and other weight problems, the real reason that we need to get off the couch is psychological. In a survey of 1000 kids between ages of 10 and 11, those who spent more than 2 hours watching TV or playing videogames were more likely to say that they felt unhappy, and that they mostly played by themselves at school.
Even if you sent your kids out to play for 3 hours a day, if they were watching TV the rest of the time instead of reading, doing homework, or talking with friends, they are more likely to experience social and psychological problems.
The real problem is that this seems acceptable to most people. Many kids and teenagers are happy to sit and play on their iPods or PSP's at lunch instead of socializing with their peers. So next time, instead of turning on CSI tomorrow, call a friend, or go for a walk.
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ahah, i agree. my brother is only happy playing xbox =S
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