From Max, Child's Age 13 - 08/25/01 - IP#: 64.111.94.xxx  Click here to reply  
Hello my son has been playing basket ball all his life but a little while ago he got hurt so he couldn't play but now that he's all better he's still just sitting around he's goten very lazy and has gained lots of weight he use to be 5'1 and 100lb with a six pack now he's 125 or 130lb and he's gotten a big gut how can I get my son off the couch and go play out side some more please help
Reply from Matt, Child's Age 4 - 01/27/03  - IP#: 129.215.166.xxx
You turn off the TV and tell him you're going outside to play basketball with him and that you'll beat him by miles. Then you go outside and run about with your son. He's probably ashamed to go back to basketball after so long out of it, so build up his confidence - maybe ask his coach to ask your son to come back - "we really need you". Take him swimming/hiking/for a kickabout in the park. Don't let him sit about - plus you'll get to spend more time with your son.