Children are full of energy all the time. Any parent will tell you that children need to be constantly occupied or they'll end up bouncing around with all the energy stored up inside them. The energy children have can come out in two ways if not properly through activity. The first way energy is expended is through arguing and tantrums, these will be long and arduous tasks, as children will be using all their energy to get their own way, whereas they would otherwise be too tired to argue. The second way energy comes out is through random running around inside the home or while out shopping, which is incredibly dangerous for the child as they could injure themselves by running into something sharp or hard.
Giving children the activity they need doesn't need to be through some task parents don't enjoy. Children love to run around and play outdoors, and playing with them will not only help them to burn more of their energy, but it will strengthen the bond between parents and their children through the memories they build together.
Going for family bike rides is an incredibly enjoyable activity that the whole family can enjoy. Not only is this great exercise for everyone but it also build up good foundations for encouraging children to go off on their own when they're older for longer bike rides with their friends. Bike rides also build up the reinforcement that activity is good for health, and will make it easier for children to make the transition from exercising with the family to exercising on their own while out and about.
Ultimately what activity in children helps is to prevent obesity in children. Childhood obesity is a growing problem, and without activity in place with families to help prevent it there will be even more obese children in the future. Currently this is a problem the world is fighting, but families need to do their part to ensure it doesn't become any worse, or the population is in real trouble. Part of what makes more people obese is having obese parents, so the world needs to start being more active to prevent a terrible future.
In conclusion, activity in children is probably the most important thing a parent can encourage. Without this encouragement children will live shorter lives and develop serious problems that they'll in turn pass on to their children who will suffer even more, this must be stopped.
Activity is very important in children, and Chris Backman knows this. As a result he promotes indoor play centres like House Of Play every chance he gets, because no parents should let their children be inactive.
