Technology Replacing Physical Activity Among Children in Quintana Roo

Chetumal, Quintana Roo — Excessive technology use is displacing physical activity among children, particularly in urban areas of Quintana Roo, where educational authorities report growing sedentary behavior both inside and outside schools.

Physical education officials said teachers have detected a decline in students’ daily activity, especially in communities with greater access to internet, mobile phones, tablets, and video games. Traditional play in yards, courts, and domes has often been replaced by digital entertainment.

In contrast, rural communities with limited access to electronic devices continue to see more frequent and consistent physical activity. This difference highlights technology’s impact on children’s daily habits.

Educational authorities said they are developing strategies to involve parents through school gatherings, sports events, and mass activities, aiming to foster shared responsibility between schools and homes in promoting healthy habits.

Officials also warned that reduced household responsibilities for children contribute to lack of movement. In previous years, domestic chores formed part of children’s physical and disciplinary development, a situation that has changed in many households today.