We’re all aware that we’re experiencing a childhood obesity epidemic. Instances of Type II Diabetes in children are going through the roof. Clothing companies have had to start manufacturing “husky” lines for children. Kids are eating too much convenience food and aren’t getting enough physical activity – it’s no big secret.

What I find interesting is the number of older toddlers I see being pushed in strollers. I’m not talking 2-year-olds, I mean 4 and 5-year-olds who are perfectly capable of walking on their own. Granted, this would probably slow mom and dad down some, but wouldn’t it be worth it to know you’re instilling the value of physical activity in your children from a young age?

It amazes me how many of these kids I see being pushed around, when they should be up on their own two feet. When does using a stroller stop being a necessity, and start being laziness?

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