Childhood obesity is on the rise. News broadcasts and newspaper articles alike are confirming that statement. Everyone seems at a loss as to why it is and how we fix it. It seems fairly obvious to me what the problem is, considering society is the creator. And because society created it, it would seem very clear how we deal with the crisis at hand.
For one thing, as kids are getting chubbier, technology and gaming is rising in popularity. Kids should definitely know how to run a computer, but limiting time spent on computers, watching television, or playing game systems could lead to more time spent burning calories.
Secondly, at the same time that kids are getting chubbier and technology and gaming is rising in popularity, schools are piling on more and more homework. Years ago, children were given hardly any homework, and were smaller because they spent more time playing. Well maybe if schools didn't pile on the homework like they do children would have the time and energy to exercise and eat right. Maybe if lessons were taught and projects were done in the six hours a day alloted for them kids wouldn't mind reintroducing themselves to one-on-one time with a basketball or football. And maybe, just maybe, if children were taught that there's more to life than being a good student, they would realize the importance of playing and having fun.
Moral of the story:
The answer is in the question.
