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[quote=Anonymous]We are the opposite. My husband and I both value reading/intellectual activities, but we are highly into physical fitness and played sports competitively as kids.

My kids have always seen mom or dad running or going to the gym.  In fact, they were at the gym with us in the adjacent daycare room playing indoor sports.    We do go up to the HS track as a family--kids will play on field while we run, run bleachers, etc.  We will have races.

Exercise has always been a great release for my spouse and I.  We look 1/2 our age and can keep up with our active kids.

They are in their rooms reading right now.  My oldest has a lot of interest in drawing, writing, card games, etc.  They are pretty well-rounded and school work will always trump practices no matter what level they are playing.

I do think physical activity---even if it is just walking is very important to teach kids.  It should be part of everyday---like brushing your teeth.

I think it's harder for kids that aren't exposed to physical pursuits to adopt them when they are older.  I know for my mom that did not grow up playing sports like me---getting an exercise routine going later in life was more of a challenge.  Now in her 70s, she and my dad are regulars at Gold's gym.[/quote]

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