While their male counterparts can often be found getting themselves into scrapes and scuffles outside, little girls are apparently at risk of becoming ill later in life – because they are treated ‘like princesses’ at home.
Helen Fraser, chief executive of the Girls’ Day School Trust, has warned that girls are less active than boys by the age of eight, and only 12 per cent of 14-year-old girls are as physically active as they should be.
‘It may be cultural’, she said, adding: ‘Boys are encouraged into rough and tumble play whereas girls are often expected to be quiet and well-behaved like little princesses.
‘Actually we need to encourage them to get up and run around. It’s really important that girls take vigorous activity.’ Full article
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