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THE QUESTION :

My kids have fallen in love with their Wii. Could this possibly count as exercise? They especially love bowling and tennis.
 
THE ANSWER:

I think the Wii is a good game system. My kids have it at home. I don’t think you’ll get much muscular strength or aerobic activity from it, but it is physical activity. It’s like mowing the lawn for an adult. It won’t get you in shape, but it’s better than sitting around watching TV. For kids, it’s a good alternative to watching TV or playing video games or Monopoly or CandyLand. Even board games have more social interaction than many video games. My son often plays the Wii by himself.

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Curt Hinson
THE QUESTION :

My 4-year-old son started crying when he lost his seat playing musical chairs at a birthday party. Should I try to toughen him up?
 
THE ANSWER:

The problem may be with the game, not your child. After all, we teach kids to share—except when you play a game like this. Then you’re supposed to push kids out of the way so you can be first.

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