As I swing open my windows today and let in some of the beautiful sunshine and summer air. I listen for the signs of children playing.

It is almost sad. There isn't any laughter or funny voices to be heard. The world has become one of inside video games, computer chats, or television.

Most of my friends complain about not having free time from the kids because they just will not get up and go out side anymore. They sleep in, then get up and hit the Play Station II or the Computer Chatt Rooms.


The days of playing tennis, baseball or basketball seem like to much work for the "Lazy Day" kids now.
Going for a bike ride has been replaced with electric scooters. Why exert yourself when you can golf or play basketball by moving your fingers on a PSII remote.

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alt="" /> I try my best to encourage my younger daughter to go out and enjoy the day. She has a swing set in the side yard and a pool to swim in.
We just bought her a new bike and helmet. So she and her friends often go for bike rides and they are learning to get some good exercise as they play out in the sunshine.

For the couch potatoes ...I highly recommend some good summer sports or mowing the lawn. Anything that mom and dad can do to get them up, outside and moving.

There's a world out side ready for bored children and long summer days. It really is fun to soak up some sun rays while you rake the yard or tend to the garden.

Playing some catch with a neighbor or friend or going for a jog can enhance your health and give you more energy.

There is always time for sipping iced tea or lemonaide and relaxing as the day comes to a glorious end. If you want to grow old gracefully then you have to keep moving. Being a couch potatoe has never gotten anyone anywhere.