By watching TV? Yea that makes sense
75% of the stuff we did outside was based on what we saw on TV. From playing Bowser VS Mario on the jungle gym, to fighting over the role of Green Ranger when playing Power Rangers. So much fun can be derived from television as a kid. It gives the imagination something to use when they're being more active.
I thought something of what you said when I saw how my buddy's sister's kids were being raised (kid tv shows on most of the day). But now I see them, they hardly pay the tv much attention. It's like background noise to them while they run around with toys.
Dunno though, is there children out there that sit on their ass all day watching tv? This seems impossible to me. Too much energy, and more interesting things to do for kids.