A member asked:

Why are fewer children having active lifestyles?

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Dr. Carla Enriquez answered

Specializes in Pediatrics

This era: We live in an electronic/virtual age. It is far easier for a child to sit & play (use) gaming or video modules than to "go outside" & get up a game of [fill in the blank]. Of course children learn from their parents. So ultimately the parents are responsible for their children's inactivity. Stress team activities & social groups to your children early in life & encourage physical activity.

Answered 9/16/2014

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Dr. Heidi Fowler answered

Specializes in Psychiatry

HMM: Television. Cd players. Video games. Online chatting. And a ton of other things that my kids play (but that i don't know the names of).

Answered 1/25/2016

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