Is that really the only two options these days? If these are your only two options then you've failed as a parent.
Agreed on that sentiment. 100% yet these times are VERY different than 12yrs ago.
In Ontario some 8yrs algo government clawed back on spending for schools in terms of recreation: pools closed, yard space reduced, gyms not maintained or even used. This is K1-12 affected for public schools.
Remember while mom and dad works full time making ends meet to clothes, feed, provide a home paying rent/mortgage ... parents now provide a phone bill and computer so their kids can get every lead ahead.
Me I provided a computer, gaming system, yet I went bike riding with my son since he was 7, played baseball, football, Jiu-Jitsu, until he took up basketball and now we weight train. He’s 20 very healthy now and less body fat percentage than I have at over double his age and I’m by no means fat. He’s very educated and composes music (on PC though I failed with MacOS lol). I know I did very well!!
Not all kids have parents, grandparents, uncles aunts and great grandparents who’ve been physically fit and great genetics to help them. Many kids are clumsy or spurring growth through early puberty and heavily uncoordinated. Embarrassed to play traditional sports with their peers. But a new game with digital connections maybe the answer. That’s the point I’m making against those that are knocking this product before it’s had a chance.
I should’ve been more clear about my point of view.