For my second blog post, I thought it would be acceptable,
to show the benefits a young boy will gain when they join CTO. In my interview
with Chip Camp, the foothills cross trail outfitters director, he talked about
how they will be doing bible study and devotion on a weekly basis. This will
benefit them each day as they grow closer in their walk with Christ. Chip also
mentioned how they will have the opportunity to go outdoors and just do what a
boy should do. In today’s society you see so many young boys just sitting
inside playing video games and watching television. This club will take them
out of their homes and get them outside in the natural environment. In this
environment they will be able to socialize with their fellow peers and be able
to learn about everything that god has created for them to enjoy.
The boys are not the only ones who benefit from this though.
The parents also benefit from this as well. Chip stated, “That after these boys
were in CTO for a while, they would hopefully be better sons and more Christ
like.” This is a big benefit for parents, especially if their young boy is full
of energy, and loves to always be doing something. I know, as I was growing up,
I always loved to be getting into something. So this, to me, sounds like a
great investment for someone’s young boy.
In addition to the interview with Chip Camp, I also decided
to do some research on how a kid being inside too long can affect them
negatively. As I said before there is just way too many kids glued to the
television these days. Everything from video games to just watching television
itself. In an online article on the website LIVESTRONG.COM,
a magazine, Exchange: The Early Childhood Leader’s Magazine, states that, “ Many children
are experts in the field of video and computer games—skills that can be good
for their critical thinking and fine motor skills, but children need more than
screen time in their lives. The importance of outdoor play is evident when
considering the high rates of childhood obesity.”
This shows me that we need to get our children, not only
just young boys, but young girls as well, back outside, so we can break the growing
trend of obesity, in America’s next generation. If we don’t show them that when there young,
they may never see it fit to do it when they get older. However, this not only
will help our next generation be healthy physically, it will also help them
mentally. I have known many kids that already struggle to communicate face to
face with their peers. They get really stressed out and their nerves get very
torn up. This is nothing more than just communicating in class with each other.
This to me breaks my heart. Kids should not have to be scared to talk to their
friends or peers. It is something that helps them build their confidence and
self-esteem as they mature.
In conclusion, I hope this post, has given you more
information, about this wonderful CTO club, and all it has to offer. I hope it
has also given you more insight, about how crucial it is for the kids to play
outside. Us as adults need to take more action in the lives of our youth, and
show them that life is not just about video games and television. It is about
taking hold of the life that god has given you, and enjoying every part of it.
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