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86% of parents blame devices for lack of kids’ physical activity
THE wedding of an 11-year-old girl to a man of 41 has prompted outrage in Malaysia.
Calls have been made for the minimum age for all marriages to be changed to 18.
The government says it has no record of the union and is investigating. KIM Kardashian West, 37, opted for a pure white outfit for a KKW Beauty Fan Event in Los Angeles yesterday. She looked simply the best. A TOTAL of 86% of Irish parents believe mobile phones have replaced physical activity and sport in their children’s lives.
The survey, conducted by Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps, found technology can have a huge impact when it comes to youngsters’ fitness levels.
The research also found one third of parents are concerned their child is not active enough, and 47% believe they prefer being on their mobile.
Some parents even resort to bribery in order to encourage their child to be more active, with 40% saying they promise to get their child a “treat” if they take a break from their devices.
Kellogg’s Ireland commercial director Ruth Hughes said it can be “challenging” for parents who want their children to be more active.
She added: “There are so many distractions and alternatives and sometimes people don’t always feel the healthier choice is the easier choice. But it is incumbent on us all
Children and mobile phones to encourage youngsters to be active as it is integral to their health and wellbeing now, and into the future.
“By better understanding the barriers to activity we can look at better ways to address them.”
The study found children spend an average of 7.6 hours being active outside of school every week, which is in line with national guidelines.
However, 45% are out and about for less than five hours.
GAA director of games Pat Daly said although technology plays a role in children’s lives, it should not impact their physical wellbeing.
He added: “It has a role to play in a child’s development, but not at the expense of physical and social activities.
“That is why initiatives such as Kellogg’s GAA Cul Camps are so important, as they support and foster the concept of WELL (Wellbeing & Lifelong Learning) from an early age.”