The Issue
Introduction
Today's children don't play freely outdoors the way children have always enjoyed in previous generations.
- American children spend an average of less than half an hour per week in unstructured outdoor play.
- Children between the ages of 8-18 spend an average of 44 hours per week with electronic media.
These facts have significant implications for a wide range of social, environmental, physical and psychological concerns that will affect our society for many years to come.
