Kids copy inactive parents – but not active ones (so keep moving)
newatlas.com
When parents sit too much, their kids tend to follow suit. But if parents keep active, children don’t mirror the same sedentary habits, a new study has shown. It highlights the power of parents as role models for healthier lifestyles.
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The original was posted on /r/science by /u/mvea on 2025-09-05 09:45:15+00:00.

Original Title: The activity level of parents affects the activity level of their kids: When parents sit too much, their kids tend to follow suit. But if parents keep active, children don’t mirror the same sedentary habits. It highlights the power of parents as role models for healthier lifestyles.