“Children” is likely the wrong word here. As humans develop, they change incredibly fast. The needs of a 6 year old are surprisingly different from those of an

“Children” is likely the wrong word here. As humans develop, they change incredibly fast. The needs of a 6 year old are surprisingly different from those of an 8 year old. This study focuses on 14 year olds (on average). This is way past the age of “needing to burn energy like a dog”. Sure, they have more energy than adults, but you’re still likely describing much younger humans.