A professor warned about the negative impact of screens on child development. A specialist argued that there is a direct link between the reduction in play experiences in the first years of life and the low levels of physical activity recorded in adolescence.
The alert comes in the context of growing concerns about the time children spend in front of electronic devices. Experts warn that this reduction in traditional play may have long-term consequences for the physical health of young people.
The relationship identified by researchers suggests that play experiences in the first years are fundamental for the development of physical activity habits. Without these experiences, children tend to become adults with lower levels of physical exercise.
This alert reinforces the need to promote physical activities and free play from childhood, as a way to ensure healthy development and prevent health problems in adolescence and adulthood.
