Humanities
Childhood Discussion (Discussion 3)
For this discussion, you will be submitting an original post of at least 250 words and a reply post of at least 100 words. Post your original discussion as well as a reply post of at least 100 words.
Raising children today is not easy. Their health is impaired by diet, lack of exercise, environmental toxins, and stress. They are subject to bullies in school, negative influences in the media, and they are pressured to grow up too fast. Technology has exposed children to so much more than they used to be exposed to. Given all of these impacts, discuss the factors that lead to raising healthy children. What would you do to raise your children to be well-adjusted physically and emotionally? How would you handle the attraction of technology in your household? Support your discussion with readings from the textbook or other authoritative sources found via the College Library. Cite your sources (APA style).
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ANSWER
Raising healthy kids can sound simple; however, the whole process can be technical when proper guidance and plans are not implemented. Good nutrition and an hour of active physical activity safeguard teenagers from diabetes and obesity, among other chronic diseases later in life. Some of the factors that lead to bringing up a healthy child involve constant motivation, playing active games, and monitoring their diet. The physical and emotional well-being of kids is as significant as their general health fitness. Therefore, parents must teach their kids social and emotional skills that will enhance their emotional health long term and provide a positive effect on learning (Hurley, 2016). When teenagers learn to interpret facial expressions and nonverbal prompts and work through their feelings, they experience better results.
Modern kids also need physical activities to build strength, coordination, and confidence to lay the groundwork for a healthy lifestyle. Kids should have diverse chances to do various activities, including sports and games that fit their personality, interest, age and ability. Parents need to brainstorm with their kids on activities that feel right because several teenagers will not mind a daily dose of fitness as long as it is fun. Technology is not good or bad; however, it is appropriate to set technology policies for the household. This is a detailed set of regulations and recommendations guiding the whole family’s tech sites and devices’ consumption. Parents should also lead by example as kids will only follow the rules when they are fair and do not appear hypocritical.
Response
Hi Joseph Voltaire
I agree with your feedback on the definition of education, which engages behavioral awareness and cultural knowledge. I agree with you that raising a healthy kid is more than a mere feeding and other essential consideration. It is a process that engages diverse stages of teenage development and growth. Giving a kid attention and love are effective remedies to maintaining their emotional wellbeing. However, you have not mentioned any way of handling technology in the household. For instance, rules on how to use technological equipment are one approach towards regulating its consumption. As you have outlined, technology is essential in inspiring and solving issues; however, its excessive consumption can be dangerous to kids.
References
Hurley, K. (2016, May 02). Creating an emotionally supportive home environment. Retrieved February 08, 2021, from https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/creating-an-emotionally-supportive-home-environment
