The column addresses a parent's concern about their 12-year-old daughter’s inactivity, suggesting they reflect on whether their worries stem from a bias against quieter hobbies. The advice emphasizes that while it's important for children to engage in physical activity, children's interests like reading and drawing are valid. The recommendation is to focus on fostering a love for movement instead of forcing specific sports, highlighting that the daughter likely receives adequate physical activity during gym class.
...you're characterizing your daughter in a negative way, diminishing her genuine interests... your real goal is for her to have a strong body that can do what she needs it to do.
...the recommendation is that kids should get 60 minutes of moderate-to-intense physical activity daily, but she's probably getting that (or close to it) in gym, complaints or not.
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