Shy Kids, Spy Kids: Why Kids Don't Play Outside Anymore

SHY KIDS SPY KIDS CHU Why Kids Don't Play Outside Anymore Are kids these days really too busy to play or are they too shy to indulge in real-life, real-time fun from the tried and tested outdoor playtime? THE SHY HD THE SPY HD A typical youth would rather spend time indoors because of TV, computer games and gadgets. Shyness is a trait that gives you a mild or moderate sense of uneasi- ness in front of other people. 15-20% 75% of infants are inborn SHY of American kids under 8 years old have access to smartphones or tablets 75% will remain shy as they GROW OLDER Childhood experience plays a big part in the world of shy adults 7 1/2 average time spent on electronic devices by Americans aged 8 HOURS to 18 48% 38% under 2 yrs old already know how to manipulate a of American adults are reported to be shy mobile device for media The younger a person starts gaming, the more vulnerable they are to a severe addiction 1-2 people has experienced the feeling of shyness in in one or several situations. 72% JAN FEB MAR APR of children use mobile devices for playing MAY JUN JUL AUG games, watching videos, or using apps SEP OCT NOV DEC More than half of U.S. households have A study by Kagan and Harvard Sociolo- gist Stephen Gortmaker, Ph.D., revealed that most women who conceive in either modem game consoles, according to Nielsen report. August or September are likely to have shy kids. SHY PROBLEM SPY PROBLEM Though 72% of modern parents believe in the power of playing outside, only 40% of kids would swop time for outdoor play over TV and computer Kids exclude other kids not because they are snobs, nor bullies. More often than not, kids are challenged because they are shy or socially awkward. The result? Only 1 in 3 children engage in physical activities each day. this immense lack of physical and social activity among kids of all ages leads to serious challenges in the realms of WEIGHT SPEECH SOCIAL PHIPS 54% said that overweight kids lack exercise 3 million Americans inability to maintain good eye contact and an stutter and it begins in childhood easy smile To channel shyness to synergy, physical and social activities must be encouraged within.. COMMUNITY FAMILY SCHOOL PARENTS СHOICE AWARD The Loophole: Parents rely heavily on schools for their kids' much needed playtime and outdoor activities PE Studies revealed that taking playtime away from kids coincides with a staggering increase in depression and even suicide rates among teens. PE 80% RECESS of elementary school principals agree that recess is necessary for attaining academic success. PLAYGROUND Kids who live in places without play areas or parks are 26% more likely to battle obesity. Inactivity impedes fun and stuns the development of children. Empower the shy kids and the spy kids one play at a time. SOURCES: Brought to you by: http://www.fitness.gov/resource-center/facts-and-statistics/ http://www.fhrwa.dot.gov/publications/research/safety/pedbike/inactive.cím http://www.nytimes.com/2007/09/2vopinion/21lanehtml http://www.shyness.com/encyclopedia.html http://www.engadget.com/2012/03/09/nielsen-report-finds-56-percent-of-us-households-have-a-modem-g/ http://www.nytimes.com/2010/05/02/fashion/02BESThtml?pagewented-all&r-1& http://www.cbcca/news/canada/windsor/lack-of-outdoor-play-said-to-hurt-children-s-development-12497526 http://www.merketingprofs.com/charts/2013/12042/75-of- american-children-under-8-have-access-to-a-smartphone-or-tablet OPlaygroundEquipment