科学｜増加する猫背の子どもたち / Science | Increasing Number of Children with Hunched Shoulders

Summary

In recent years, there has been an increase in children as young as three exhibiting poor posture, with over 70% reported to have posture-related issues.

Experts believe that the widespread use of video games and smartphones is a contributing factor and are warning about the potential long-term effects of poor posture. To improve children’s posture, the awareness and efforts of parents are crucial, and experts have also introduced specific measures to address this issue.

Dialogue

This dialogue is fictional and based on the article.

Chako: I heard that there are more kids with bad posture lately. Why is that?
Log: It’s largely due to the influence of gaming and smartphones. Kids tend to hunch over, which leads to poor posture.
Chako: Oh, really? How can we improve it?
Log: According to experts, it’s important for parents to teach their children proper posture. For example, encouraging the right way to sit and promoting physical activity can be effective.
Navi: Research has shown that parents’ awareness can impact their children’s posture. Conscious support is necessary.
Chako: I see! Then I’ll try to be more mindful about it too!

Admin’s Note

The increase in slouched posture among modern children may largely be attributed to their increased exposure to digital devices. Poor posture can affect their future health, so early intervention is necessary. I believe it is especially important for parents to actively teach their children about proper posture. I hope this article serves as a catalyst for everyone to pay more attention to improving their posture.