Don’t tell children to ‘sit still’ – they will end up as fat couch potatoes

The Telegraph – Laura Donnelly

Telling children to “sit still” sets them up for a lifetime of obesity, a report by MPs and peers has warned. Parents and teachers should “treasure the young child’s natural inclination to be physically active” instead of telling them to stop fidgeting or to be seated for long periods, the parliamentary group said. Fitness experts said today’s children were being fed a diet of “sofa and screen time” while being starved of outdoor activities. (more)