Have children lost the art of play?
A recent study by Participaction gave a grade of D-minus to the physical activity levels of Canadian children blaming it on the reduction of outdoor, unsupervised and unstructured play.
'Adults need to get out of the way and let kids play'
A recent study by Participaction gave a grade of D-minus to the physical activity levels of Canadian children blaming it on the reduction of outdoor, unsupervised and unstructured play.
The researchers said studies suggest when children are outside, they are more likely to be physically active than when under parental supervision. Higher physical activity levels are associated with better physical and mental health.
"Adults need to get out of the way and let kids play," the report's authors said.
On CBC Radio's Ontario Today Allana LeBlanc, knowledge manager at Participaction, took calls on the study, as well as about the debate over free-range parenting.
After the program, LeBlanc took part in a live web chat. You can read the recap below.
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