The role of parents is to guide their children toward improvement. Whether that be through EDUCATION, FOOD, or HEALTH. In my opinion, youngsters must maintain a healthy activity balance. Children today choose to play at internet cafes or at home on Nintendo and Sony home game systems.
We are all aware that playing computer games poses a danger of damage to children.
Children who get too much "Nintendo thumb" or other injuries from playing their video game presents for an extended period of time this holiday season are at risk. According to specialists, people who spend hours hunched over personal computers and surfing the Internet could be setting themselves up for years of excruciating pain due to poor posture and repetitive strain injury (RSI).
As a result of its prolonged use, some children show symptoms of repetitive stress injury (RSI), most notably in their thumbs. These kinds of injuries are caused by repeated motions in the body, and they can lead to damage to the tendons, nerves, and muscles of the affected area.
All of these potential dangers should serve as warning signs to us, as parents, that we need to take action to protect our children's health. I am not suggesting that we prevent kids from using computers; I am aware, as are all of us, that children will use computers throughout their entire lives. Thus, it is imperative that we instruct them on how to do so in a manner that is risk-free and keeps them out of trouble.
Why not teach our youngsters to play our games? This is the implication I am making. Games similar to PIKO, TAGA'ANAY, PEEK-A-BOO (PIYUNGANAY), and other Filipino Games
I have not observed children playing outside today. Too awful. I miss the days gone by.
***Photo credit to different Filipino Games Web Site.
My 2 kids has kindle ,game boy, psp .They play with it and do nothing at all.Now, all of these are hidden ,they are banned from playing it anymore. they got lazy and don't want to do anything anymore.
ReplyDeleteWow. Good move Ma'am Tess. At least they can play outside, flying kites or biking. A kind of a normal thing kids do.
ReplyDeleteI like traditional games more... I'm lucky... we are lucky to have played those old but very exciting outdoor games. Kids of today are very techie.
ReplyDeleteI still love traditional games and for me, there's nothing can beat the games we had. I even introduced some games to my nieces when I was in the Philippines. Can't wait to play these games again...
ReplyDeletedoes it also affects us bloggers who often click and click? LOL. you know, i still prefer the one when children are physically active than submerging themselves into OL games. put your hands up for late 80s and early 90s babies out there.
ReplyDeleteYes to engaging kids to physical activities rather than allowing them to be glued hours in front of computers or handheld game devices. Lucky to be exposed in playing outside under the heat of sun.
ReplyDeleteThe traditional games must be the priority activity of the children. First, it is good for the health. Lastly, it is good for socialization skills of the kids.
ReplyDeleteToo much of anything is really bad. These computer games tend to encourage laziness in children.
ReplyDeleteChildren are really easy to please, give them something to play with and they are happy.
ReplyDeleteYes, i would love to have my kids going out once in a while too. this will help their immune system to get used to air outside and avoid being allergic into things.
ReplyDeleteyes, I agree. As much as possible, I take my kids to playgrounds to help their immune system get used to the air outside.
ReplyDeleteSo sad for today's generation, some of the parents didn't encourage their kids to play outside because they want to secure their kids and prevent from injuries and kidnappers, this is good but not all the time. Kids should discover the world by their own self.
ReplyDeleteHmm I would disagree though; it's more on balanced life and moderation for me. I have friends who are hard-core gamers growing up but of course, still play with us (patintero days!) - and now they say they have become more analytical, better at puzzle-solving, and have better hand-eye coordination due to their PS1 days.
ReplyDeleteI sometimes allow my little boy to use my PC, that is, he only watches videos on you tube with my guidance of course. It is still my priority, as I agree with you, its important to let our kids play outside.
ReplyDeleteIt's true that too must computer games tend to encourage laziness base on what I've observed with my younger-generation cousins.
ReplyDeleteI still love the traditional games that we had. I dont have kids yet, of course, I would also like them to experience having those gadgets and still enjoy those traditional games too.
ReplyDeleteNice Blog ...Good article...
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