If the child does not leave the house

Almost a quarter of British children never play outside, found the researchers. Kids are forced to stay home because of bad weather and irrational fears of their parents.

Scientists have tested the living conditions of 1000 adults and 500 children aged 5 to 16 years. Found that children now spend twice as much free time at home than on the street. That is, according to their parents, an average of 16 hours per week they spend under a roof and only 8 - on the street.

Still about 22 percent of parents admitted that their children leave home, "rarely or never." And watching television - the most popular form of entertainment for children and adolescents. In this sport in the fresh air occupy only eighth place in popularity ratings.

In fact, the children are so rarely on the street is to blame, according to scientists, and parents themselves. "Hectic lifestyle and erratic weather," - the main reason that people themselves do not leave home, and children not allowed. And 45 percent of adults are concerned about the safety of their children and so try not to let them into the street.

Researchers believe that the "generation from under the roof" is becoming more ignorant of all that relates to wildlife, because their parents allow them to spend hours in front of TV, video deck or a computer, but not the street.

In addition, this practice leads to the development of obesity, and makes children more vulnerable to the stresses of modern life. Therefore, if such a fate for their children do not want to, need to chase them for a walk.