The military lifestyle offers children the opportunity to develop strong characteristics as they grow up. A study by Richard Lerner reveals: “Children who move can “reinvent” themselves; they can try new activities, explore different social relationships, and develop new interests and talents. In one study, 75% of military parents reported that the move improved their children's development” (Lerner) Parents saw the positive aspects of the move and revealed that it improved their children's development. This creates more adventures and allows children to be more open to trying new activities and interests. This statistic shows that movement can be an important factor in the development of socially active characteristics. Being able to move can promote a more diverse set of traits for children to learn. Activities like sports can help foster teamwork, leadership or even a competitive nature, while new interests like playing an instrument can develop more traits of hard work, dedication and intuition. These characteristics promote positive growth in the child's social development. Being more extroverted and more accustomed to new environments and experiences helps children socialize and adapt to new things