...Going Outside According to Peak Fitness an everyday fitness and health website research, eighty seven percent of Americans spend their time in an enclosed space throughout the day and will rarely ever leave their workspace even when they go on break (Mercola). While playing video games is very fun and are played by many to relax after school or work or to simply have fun sitting in a chair or on your bed kicking back and playing as your favorite character to unwind. However, an alternate activity that is just as accessible and fun as playing video games, but has much more benefits. Although playing video games is enjoyed by many people as a fun activity, a more beneficial way to spend your free time is to go outside. As an activity that...
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...“One thing that can help get your mind back into gear is exposing it to restorative environments, which, research has found, generally means the great outdoors.” Lauren Friedman and Kevin Loria say. Children need to go outside for many reasons such as, restoring mental energy, stress relief, and improved concentration. This is why I should be able to go outside. Going outside helps restore mental fatigue. The tired feeling many students get near the end of the day is not physical fatigue, it is mental fatigue. “One study found that people's mental energy bounced back even when they just looked at pictures of nature. (Pictures of city scenes had no such effect)”(Business Insider). Being outside will restore the mental energy that has run out during the day. It will help bounce back the energy that has been lost and make us feel better. “Studies show that children who spend time in natural outdoor environments have a reduction in attention fatigue and children diagnosed with ADHD show a reduction in related symptoms” (NYSDEC). Not only does it instantly restore the mental energy lost, but it allows us to continue to be up in...
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...Why Television is OK for Children Why Television is OK for Children Tonia Boyett Grand Canyon University English Composition II 106 February 19, 2011 Why Television is OK for Children The views about children and television all seem to point to television being bad for children. According to Rose Bachtel text “Television: Destroying Childhood”, watching television does not allow children the exercise that they need to keep their bodies in shape and can lead to health problems (Bachtel, 2010). But also according to two visual sources, watching too much seems to be the main problem with childhood obesity because children eat bad foods as they watch television (Giany, 2010), (Perez, 2006). But if parents monitor more of their kids’ television time, maybe obesity would not be such a huge problem. In the text by Bachtel, it was an essay in which she describes that “times have changed” (Bachtel, 2010). Back when she was younger, and when most of us were also, we played outside most of the time. But today with so many types of entertainment, for example, TV, video games, and computers, kids do not want to go outside. Many kids today are considered latch key kids so when they get home from school they have to stay indoors. So of course they are going to watch television. Then as they are watching TV, they are going to want to eat a snack. This in turn is causing less exercise in children, which can cause obesity. The essay also states that if there were no televisions in...
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...having a negative effect on our society. Children are staying in their rooms after school and playing video games rather than going out and socializing with others that are their age. When it comes to having a family meal and getting to tell your family how your day was, families are now watching television as they eat or on their cell phones at the dinner table, Another way that technology has had an effect on society is through the weight problem. Instead of getting out and getting just a little exercise a day, individuals would rather sit in front of a computer screen or video game just exercising their thumbs, fingers, and wrist. These are just a few examples of how new technology is have a negative effect on our society. Families today are spending more time on their new technology devices then they do with each other. Even if it is spending time in the living room, members of the family are paying more attention to the television then they are to each other. Parents and children spend more time on the internet then they do getting to know what is going on each others lives. “Nearly 60 percent of American families with children own two or more computers, and more than 60 percent of those have either a wired or wireless network to connect to the Internet, according to studies by the Pew Research Center’s Internet and American Life Project”http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/01/fashion/01FAMILY.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0. This research proves that more...
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...to have children, we have alot of decisions to face. We want the best for our children, so we have to decide whether employment would be the best decision. So women haven’t just been facing this dilemma in this century. In earlier centuries they were going through the same decisions as well. Deciding if working outside of the home was the best resolution for families, we will discuss. Society has it that if women work outside of the home, that it damages the development of their children. Now studies state that there is no harm expressively, spiritually or behaviorally to a child that has a working mother. Women worldwide have been asking themselves this simple little question; is it better to stay at home with the children, or work outside of the home? Everyone will not respond with the same answer. Generally, this is a very personal choice for the mother and her family to make a decision if it’s best for her to stay home or go in the work field. Women, their first instance, are how this will impact my child when I leave him or her alone. Well, they have been recent studies to help us understand if it is a good idea for women to work or not and if it impacts the children. In recent decades of studying, women have really taken over the workforce and it is still increasing. For example, in 1940 only 8.6% of women with children worked in the United States (Wladis 1). As recent as of 2010, 64% of American mothers with children under the age of 6 works outside of the...
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...The theory I had tested was to see why children behave differently in a structured setting such as a daycare as opposed to a more relaxed setting like at home. I came up with this theory while picking my granddaughter up from daycare and would see how she would interact with the kids there. When she got home she would act differently with the kids outside of our home. I asked some of the parents did they mind me doing research on their children since some of the children attending lived in my neighborhood. I used a naturalistic approach when doing my research. I had starting observing the children’s behavior in the morning and afternoon at the daycare and when I would return home for the day. At daycare, the children seemed a little tensed and seem like they were just going through the motions of being there. They had a set schedule that they followed and this made some children react negatively because they had to be always told what they can do. At home when the children were outside playing, they seemed more relaxed because they can play how they want without the rules. My research method was similar to the methods that psychologists use because I paid close attention to the children’s behavior and actions. I watched and listened how they interacted with each other at daycare and at home. I found that the children played differently at home than at daycare because they were freer to explore more things instead of just sticking to a schedule. The things that I would do...
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...Childhood Obesity in the San Joaquin Valley Obesity as a whole is a major cause of disease and health risks, including death, in America. As a nation we need to work together to solve this epidemic. It is important to begin shifting our focus on childhood obesity, which is now considered an epidemic in the United States. It is affecting many children, causing high blood pressure, diabetes and death all of which can be prevented (Salbe, A.D., Weyer, C., Lindsay, R.S., Ravussin, E., & Tataranni, P. (2002). There is past research that has been done on childhood obesity and proves that it can have significant ramifications on children's cognitive development. One in three kids in the United States is overweight or obese. The question that I am...
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...more internet access? As you look at how you grew up where you were mostly outside to how kids are today and how they are more inside the house. Where have the time gone where going outside to play with friends was the highlight of your day gone to. Is technology making our youth less active and lazy? Is riding a bike or playing outside to the streetlights come on a thing in the past? Why I Feel That Kids Should Be Active I feel kids should be more active by going outside more riding a bike, playing sports, swimming, and being around people outside of the house. In my position I feel like today youth should be involved in more actives than be stuck in front of a TV or on the phone. Being more active can help kids be more vocal and experience team work among his or her peers. Being active kids can help develop positive physical activity and nutrition habits for a lifetime of good health.Be an active kid’s uses builds character, interactive hands-on lessons and bright visuals to teach children that physical activity, healthy eating, and food safety can be fun. Exercise helps kids achieve and maintain a healthy body weight. Regular physical activity helps build and maintain strong, healthy muscles, bones and joints. Exercise aids in the development of important interpersonal skills this is especially true for participation in team sports. Exercise improves the quantity and quality of sleep. Research shows that exercise promotes improved school attendance and enhances academic...
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...mothers. Since we could remember, people in white coats experimented on us. Our only knowledge of the outside world came from the doctors’ whispers. From their whispers, our purpose became known. We were the cure. The world outside was ravaged by disease. As the disease ravished throughout the world, the human population drastically decreased. People were scared. They wanted answers. Once the answers never came, people took matters into their own hands. The government was on a verge of anarchy. The government issued the world’s top scientists to do whatever it takes to eradicate the disease. The scientists needed children. Their plan was to create...
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...BA (Hons) Children and Early Childhood (Top-up) J9054941 ‘Individual Practice Project’ Dissertation EDU3049-N Word count: Date submitted: Contents Page Abstract Page 3 Section 1.0 Introduction Page 5 Section 1.1 Research Aims Page 8 Section 2.0 Literature Review Page 9 Abstract Children’s freedom to play outdoors and have no limitations is somewhat controversial in this day in age. There are numerous views whether outdoor play is actually beneficial or not, when it comes to discussing children’s learning and development. In recent government documents such as The Early Years Foundation Stage (2012), references are made about outdoor play and its importance for children regardless of the weather. Potentially, there is an adventure to be made every day when a child takes the classroom outside, and no where offers more potential. Allowing parents and practitioners to learn about the advantages of risk taking but also explore the big wide world can help children gain a better insight and knowledge of world they live in. The outdoor area changes with the seasons therefore presented with more spontaneous challenges resulting in developing the children holistically. This research study is small scale and intends to focus on the importance of outdoor play for young children but also investigate...
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...The Influence of TV Violence and Children Heather Aufderhar Week 7: Rough Draft July 13, 2011 Barbara Plyler The Influence of TV Violence and Children Children younger than eight “Cannot uniformly discriminate between real life and fantasy and entertainment…they quickly learn that violence is an acceptable solution to resolving complex problems, particularly if the aggressor is the hero” (Facts and TV Statistics, 2011). Batman and Robin, for instance, use crime and violence to stop Mr. Freeze and Poison Ivy from taking over Gotham City. The children watching are dressing up at Halloween to pretend to be a villain. Who is to say that children are trying to reenact the Hero’s? Children approximately spend four hours a day watching television. Children are spending more time watching television than doing any other activity. According to research, violence on TV has influenced children to become more violent, but who is responsible? Eli Routh, director of Hostel says, “Kids that age have seen enough TV and real-life violence by then that they understand the difference.” Eli Routh is an actor and is out to make money. Children do not know the difference unless the authorities teach them the difference. Child development is the most important part of a child’s life. “The first two years of life are considered a critical time for brain development”. (The Nemours Foundation, 2011). The four hours of television that was indicated in the above paragraph does not include other...
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... De Guzman, Laurence Nepomuceno, Jeremy LOCAL AUTHORS Advantages of Going to a Shopping Mall Author: Juan (not indicated) http://shoppingwithjuan.com/advantages-shopping-mall.html All under one roof and special offer is the idea that jumps to mind when you think of a shopping mall. Today, shopping malls are the trend and if you ask people the benefits that they enjoyed going to a mall, they will give so many of them. However, today, shopping is funnier than ever before. You can eat as you shop and you can get the widest variety of services and products in a mall. If you would like a big experience, the mall is the way to go. You can give your children the best experience, the mall is the way to go. You can give your children the best experience by taking them along. Shopping malls also have financial benefits. For example, you can save on the expense of going from one place to another looking for different products. Whomever the genius was who came up with the idea of all under one roof, he really had convenience in mind. Why burn fuel driving all over town while you can just buy everything at one place? The mall is also very social place...
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...What the Heck has Internet Done to Our Brains? Section I: Introduction and Context Imagine going back in time and staying there permanently. Out of all the things that will be missed, there is no doubt that the one thing would be technology. The Shallows: What Internet is Doing to Our Brains is nonfiction book written by Nicholas Carr who asserts and cautions the effects that internet has on everyone to this day and even more so in the future. People nowadays can communicate with people all around the world using many different types of communications such as social networking sites, cell phones, emails, etc. Carr brings in many different scientific research as well as a couple of personal experiences to show the great change in technology and the internet. The author chose to write The Shallows from an epiphany he had realized, “It (his brain) was hungry. It was demanding to be fed by the net feed...I wanted to check email, click links, do some googling. I wanted to be connected” (Carr 16). The way that technology has changed and developed the internet has made Carr want to stress the fact that although technology is very useful, it can be very harmful to peoples’ brain in a way that it affects a person’s deeper level of thinking. Section II:The Author’s Background Nicholas Carr is a columnist, member of the Encyclopedia Britannica's editorial board of advisors, as well as an executive editor. Carr writes about technology, culture, and economics which have made his books...
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...The Need for Active Play in Children According to Tamara Baluja in the report, “Parental Fear Contributing to Sedentary Lifestyle of Canadian Children” in the Globe and Mail, Canadian children are losing an important part of their lives- active play (Baluja, Tamara). This ‘loss’ is said to come from parents’ fear of letting their children play outside. Surprisingly, parents are allowing children to spend most of their free time on screen play. Many reports stated that most children were spending nearly eight hours a day on screen play, while only 3 hours a week were sacrificed to active play. Although the report states that the danger of letting children play outside is no more than it was a generation ago, approximately 56% of Canadian parents...
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...many options for educational toys, especially for the children in the ages of 7-10 years of age. As many of you may already know, Top of the Rock Toys want the children of our world to enjoy playing, yet at the same time continue to learn and develop the fundamentals needed to become the top minds in our country. The reason for this memo is to inform you that I will be leading the team that will develop this new product line, since this will be a joint effort from all the management team I am cordially asking that all teams that have data that pertains to demographics of our markets as well as psychographics please contact me as soon as possible so that I may begin to understand our target market, thus building our toy company into the leader of educational toys. The following will be a list of what I may or hope to obtain from the management team. The data that is provided will negate our goals so it is vital that you only pass along key information to the specific age group of 7-10 years of age. Our newest products have aimed their targets at younger children then normal, with this said we will want to understand the psychographics of these children’s behaviors. What we as a team must look at in particular is how the children in this age group make the decision to want to play with our toys. The main areas I would like to cover will be the personality of the children. It is not as simple as the personality of these children makes them...
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