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Nearly a third of four-year-olds cannot walk in a straight line [tr]
Daily Mail ^ | 9/2/16 | Harris

Posted on 09/02/2016 11:18:09 AM PDT by pabianice

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Oy.
1 posted on 09/02/2016 11:18:09 AM PDT by pabianice
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Bust them for driving while intoxicated!


2 posted on 09/02/2016 11:22:08 AM PDT by DannyTN
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Betcha every one of ‘em can find Pokemons and beat the hell out of Candy Crush.


3 posted on 09/02/2016 11:24:37 AM PDT by bigbob (The Hillary indictment will have to come from us.)
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Twenty years from now EVERYONE fails the roadside sobriety test.


4 posted on 09/02/2016 11:28:09 AM PDT by Buckeye McFrog
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The divine punishment for getting rid of the keyboard.


5 posted on 09/02/2016 11:28:42 AM PDT by Talisker (One who commands, must obey.)
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And 2/3rds of HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATES can not READ or WRITE past a 3rd Grade Level, Mathematics is at the 2nd Grade Level.


6 posted on 09/02/2016 11:29:04 AM PDT by eyeamok (destruction of government records.)
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Researchers warn that problems cut across social classes,

I suspect this is just PC nonsense.

I have friends working in "education" in city schools, and it seems there is a direct relationship - the more broken the home and the worse the parents, the more cognitive, emotional and physical difficulties young children have.

7 posted on 09/02/2016 11:34:42 AM PDT by PGR88
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Snowflakes in training.


8 posted on 09/02/2016 11:45:25 AM PDT by EinNYC
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I didn’t go to school when I was four. Maybe this is too early.


9 posted on 09/02/2016 11:47:17 AM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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“I have friends working in “education” in city schools, and it seems there is a direct relationship - the more broken the home and the worse the parents, the more cognitive, emotional and physical difficulties young children have.”

Maybe the first two. Ever seen Blacks play sports?


10 posted on 09/02/2016 12:38:43 PM PDT by EEGator
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We have The State to raise our children now.
Progress!


11 posted on 09/02/2016 12:50:32 PM PDT by BykrBayb (Lung cancer free since 11/9/07. Colon cancer free since 7/7/15. PTL ~ Þ)
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A lot of the techies don’t allow their young children to use electronic devices until they’re older. Send them to Montessori schools and such, no computers. I suspect they know it affects cognitive development. Allowing an iPad or similar to be an electronic babysitter of sorts has its price. My own niece is glued to hers constantly and is depressed without it. Worries me, but my sister sees nothing unusual about it.


12 posted on 09/02/2016 12:53:50 PM PDT by RegulatorCountry
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“In the year 5555
Your arms hangin’ limp at your sides
Your legs got nothin’ to do
Some machine’s doin’ that for you”

Zagar and Evans were just a little off on the year...


13 posted on 09/02/2016 12:57:12 PM PDT by Shanghai Dan (I ride a GS scooter with my hair cut neat...)
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My kids were very active and fit, but I doubt that they could have walked in a straight line at that age. Why would a 4 y/o ever do that when there are so many things to see in all directions?


14 posted on 09/02/2016 1:12:56 PM PDT by Pollster1 (Somebody who agrees with me 80% of the time is a friend and ally, not a 20% traitor. - Ronald Reagan)
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Maybe this is too early.

It is, but large motor skills like walking, jumping, and throwing should be pretty solid at 4.

15 posted on 09/02/2016 1:25:41 PM PDT by Tax-chick (Talk less. Smile more.)
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Only 45 kids? That is one hell of a study, if you can even call it that.


16 posted on 09/02/2016 2:48:40 PM PDT by Trillian
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Children need exercise. Adults need exercise. My balance is bad now because I reinjured my knee (in 2009, if I recall correctly). I’m working out with weights and a treadmill, but I have problems with balance. For the last few weeks or so, I’ve increased my workouts, but I’m shocked at how slow my progress has been.

I feel sorry for these poor little ones. Their parents need to pay more attention.


17 posted on 09/02/2016 3:08:47 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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Yes, we all need to be moving around! Sorry about your injury. Have you tried water aerobics?


18 posted on 09/02/2016 3:14:37 PM PDT by Tax-chick (Talk less. Smile more.)
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They need to watch our 4 year old Grandson for one day.


19 posted on 09/02/2016 3:22:56 PM PDT by fatima (Free Hugs Today :))
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No. I prefer walking or working out with weights. For the last few weeks I’ve been doing 2-2.5 miles 5-6 times a week, along with lower body weight work 3 times a week. On Sundays, I sometimes work, er.. “play” in the garden for 1-3 hours. :)

I was a runner, previously. Walking is a compromise, but I feel blessed to be able to do it.


20 posted on 09/02/2016 3:40:21 PM PDT by trisham (Zen is not easy. It takes effort to attain nothingness. And then what do you have? Bupkis.)
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