Why are kids content to sit inside 24/7 these days?

When I was 7,8 years old, all I wanted to do was go outside, play football with kids on the street, get a pickup game of basketball going, ride my bike, go for walks in the woods, just explore the outdoors and have fun. I've always had access to video games and a phone, but they do not seem as fun to me. Man, times have changed.

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BlackBloodDemon · 22-25, M

I loved playing outside as a kid, but I could only go out if someone was willing to watch me.

You know, you gotta think about that. How many parents let their children roam outside on their own? Plus, parents are more busy than before, so who knows when they spare time to watch their kid play outside.

I didn't have the luxury of growing up with a backyard, so I was stuck playing in the driveway and the sidewalk that was just right outside my house.

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jfinn298 · 26-30, M

@BlackBloodDemon: I hear you man. I used to love my razor scooter, until I rode it into a ditch....

BlackBloodDemon · 22-25, M

@jfinn298: That really sucks.
I still have my razor scooter, and it still works like a charm (it's a little rusty, but that just shows how old it is). I'm a little tall for it now, but that won't stop me from using it.
Razor scooters are literally the best scooters (or they were).

jfinn298 · 26-30, M

@BlackBloodDemon: Still are the best. Nostalgia.

GlitzandGlamber · 26-30, F

I know right? I was the same way! I always had a computer and phone and video games and a tv growing up, and we played on it sometimes but always much more preferred to play outside! We would play outside all day until it was dark. You couldn't get us to sit inside all day unless it was rainy and then we played and danced and we're active inside. We had so much energy and curousity, loved exploring and playing sports. I don't understand this new generation. Its strange. I don't know why no one wants to play and be active anymore. That was such a hugeongeous part of my childhood. It seems lacking and odd without it.

jfinn298 · 26-30, M

@PrettyPoison: Agreed, the activity is good for the kids. Physical activity and curiosity are good for a young, developing mind. Bad weather was the best time to get out. I loved playing football in the snow and rain. When my family used to own a shore house, I would spend summer days fishing and out on a boat, didn't have a care in the world about weather. Simple times, good times, wouldn't trade them for the world.

SW-User

there's such thing as internet, tv, games now.

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BlackBloodDemon · 22-25, M

@jfinn298: Perhaps, and there could be reasons, too.

I'm really scared of bees (like deathly scared), and they're always around my house, so I didn't go outside, because I was scared of the bees. My sister would help me get over the bees, so I can go outside. She walked outside first, and then told me everything was fine. It took me a while to get outside, but I eventually went out.

Getting my bike and scooter was the worst, because the area where my stuff was located, was the place where all the bees roamed. I wish the bees would go somewhere else.

jfinn298 · 26-30, M

@BlackBloodDemon: I've had unpleasant encounters with bees. When I was 8 and at my great grandmother's house, I stepped outside and a whole nest of yellowjackets came out and attacked. That was not fun, very painful.

BlackBloodDemon · 22-25, M

@jfinn298: Ouch!

That reminds me of a similar experience I had at the park. I jumped off a log, and there was a wasps nest underneath. Not fun. /:

VioletRayne · 36-40, F

Society has changed and outside is no longer safe for children. Hell inside is no longer safe for children.

jfinn298 · 26-30, M

@VioletRayne: Depends where you are

NunIover

Cunts

jfinn298 · 26-30, M

@Nunlover: Savage, I like it.

LoveChild · 26-30, F

Not everyone goes for TV and games. My sisters and I always preferred reality.

jfinn298 · 26-30, M

@LucyRocks: That is good, we are the same age group. I was more wondering about kids currently under 10.

LoveChild · 26-30, F

@jfinn298: I don't think we need to worry too much.

jfinn298 · 26-30, M

@LucyRocks: Yeah, I would not say I am particularly worried, just interested on getting everyone's take. Things change from location to location with the kids.

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