Staying inside

This seems to be something of a problem for kids in some parts of the U.S., but not around here:

"’Kids don’t think about going outside like they used to, and unless there is some scheduled activity, I don’t think they know what to do outdoors anymore,’ Pelzman said."

Even when the temperature is in the 90s, as it has been for the last week or so, Mr. Boy still enjoys playing catch in the backyard, bouncing his basketball on the patio, or throwing a frisbee. He’s usually the one to suggest a swim. Having a pool probably contributes to his willingness to be outside, since he has the usual distractions of television & computer games to keep him indoors. Having parks nearby also helps. I do remember one of his 6-year-old buddies, on a Cub Scout weekend camping trip last fall, complaining that he’d rather be at home watching television. The others ignored him and went crashing through the woods hunting "space aliens."

Via Instapundit