Quote Originally Posted by Medusa View Post
As in everything, I think, balance is the key. Of course, my son was young during the time before home computers. Video games were popular when he was a teenager but he wasn't that interested. He's always been very active and physical, still is. You're right; physical activity needs to be instilled and encouraged at a young age.
How I agree - as my grandson is sitting in front of the t.v. playing one of his dozens of video games, with a choice of 3 different game systems.

He acts like he's being punished if I tell him to go outside and play. I get the old - "but there's nothing to do outside".

It is more difficult for him tho, since we live in a rural area and he's not in town with a lot of friends to play with. There's no kids around here anywhere near his age, so there really isn't anything for him to do. I guess playing basketball or jumping on the trampoline gets old after a while.

One of the downsides of country living I guess.