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Post by Deleted on Apr 15, 2018 7:10:12 GMT -6
I just feel the need to say that just because a kid is interested in exercise doesn’t mean they have body issues. I will even go as far as saying that if you feel the need to take everything from them health related that it could be even more detrimental.
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Post by trippyalien on Apr 15, 2018 9:11:19 GMT -6
I just feel the need to say that just because a kid is interested in exercise doesn’t mean they have body issues. I will even go as far as saying that if you feel the need to take everything from them health related that it could be even more detrimental. I in no way took it from her. I just asked that she didn’t wear it last night to sleep (because I was shocked to see she did and we have been having weird sleep issues with her for the last week) This has been eye opening and I will set aside my initial resistance to her wearing it in general (which I have never discouraged except last night to sleep). I just wanted some outside perspective. Thank you. |
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Post by moosemom on Apr 15, 2018 10:34:46 GMT -6
I am looking at Garmins for DS now (also 7). They look like they would be more fun. My daughter got one for Christmas and loves it. Not sure what model it is but H researched it and thought it would be better than a Fitbit. |
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Post by AmyG on Apr 15, 2018 11:11:05 GMT -6
Wearing it overnight might actually help her sleep. If she sees how little she is actually sleeping and you go to a reputable source on the internet or pediatrician to discuss how much sleep she needs at her age, it may help her realize that she can control her sleep a little more. Talk thru healthy sleep habits and routine etc aLong the way.
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Post by trippyalien on Apr 15, 2018 12:46:22 GMT -6
I'm going to play devils advocate and say that you are not being OTT, trippyalien. Our kids' generation is growing up with technology in a way that contains a lot of uncharted territory, and there is not a whole lot of research on the effects or precedent for how to engage with much of it. So while I don't disagree with the comments here saying that the fitbit might be fine, I think your reaction is reasonable and healthy, and not unwarranted. But instead of forbidding it or immediately going to the "hell no zone, why wouldn't you just use it as a chance to teach healthy habits and even delve into the science of exercise and whatnot. You said yourself that this level of technology in childhood is uncharted territory, but making something forbidden or frowned upon in the home is not at all. That shit has been around since Adam and Eve. I think you eight embrace this stuff and set good and healthy limits around it or you will be overtaken by it. I would just like to point out that these reservations have stayed in my head and I have never “forbid” her to wear it. Last night I just mentioned that it was probably unnecessary to wear it overnight and she gave it up willingly and I came here for a reality check about whether my hesitation is warranted. As for tracking sleep, she doesn’t have a smart phone or the Fitbit app on her tablet at our house, so she has no way to check her sleep quality. I believe the app is on her Mom's phone and the account is set up in mom’s name. |
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Post by Pistol on Apr 15, 2018 13:16:38 GMT -6
This isn’t a big deal. I know my DS is interested in exercise and what my Fitbit does. I do believe Fitbit is coming out with a kids tracker soon and I’m thinking about buying it for him (he is 7 for reference).. I was just reading about it. It’s called the ace. I wear Fitbit so I’ve considered getting one for R. I think C is a bit young yet. |
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