Physical exercise for 7 years old
quest posted on Tue, 11/24/2009 - 14:59
My 7 years old son does not show any interest in physical activities. He will never participate in any such activity at school also. Recently he had Sports Day at their school, but he did not participate in any event.
At home also he does not move from one place. He will just sit down and watch TV for play video game. His friends in the apartment keep calling him to play cricket and Badminton but he does not move.
How can I help him and create interest in physical things. As I feel he is not weak health wise and he can easily take up these activities if he gets interested.
You need to get active with your son. If you will sit and watch TV he will do the same. May be every weekend you should plan some outdoor for the whole family. And play badminton etc. with your son. You should ask your husband to spend more outdoor time with him.
I also have a similar feeling that kids take up what they see their adults doing. If his parents are not involved in physical activities one cannot expect the child to do the that.
You need to find out the interest of your kid. There is something which is keeping him away from outdoor activities. Either they may have met with some accident while playing when he was a kid and thats still there in his mind.
Or may be since he was young you have not exposed him to outdoor activities. If so then better get going and join your child in outdoor games. Kids learn the best from their parents.