Corresponding Author's : Dr Bimla Pawar

Co-Author's : NA

Abstract :

Rapid changes in technology, including the exponential growth of video and mobile games are sweeping the nation off the street games and outdoor sports activities. The objective of the study is to describe the losing charm and benefit of street games and other informal sports activities by the children- Past and Present scenario and technology. Today children want to play latest video / computer / mobile games inside their homes. They have rather lost their interest in street games and outdoor sports activities. Ask anyone over 40 years old to recount their most treasured memories of childhood play, and hardly any will be related to indoors. Independent outdoor playing, away from grown-up eyes is what we remember. As things stand, today's children will be unlikely to treasure memories like this. Only 21% of today's kids regularly play outside as compared with 71% of their parents (Henly Jon, August 2010). A shift away from outdoor activities has made children weaker compared to children of previous generations. Outdoor playing is essential for their emotional and physical health, wellbeing and happiness and is also important for their development, to build vital life and social skills (The Telegraph, July 2011). It is parent's role to provide children time and motivation to play. It is not about playing computer games at home but playing street games like in the past. The technology of today may be very advanced and can simulate an outdoor activity inside the house but playing real outdoor games and street games is a different ball game altogether. Children should be encouraged to play street games creatively, where they can explore their curiosity and learn many things from environment.

Keywords :

Outdoor activity, Street games, informal sports

Article Details

Unique Paper ID: 44

Publication Volume & Issue: VOLUME 2 , ISSUE 3

Page(s): 14-18

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