I live in a small suburban district in a large city. We are very lucky to be an older community that has established trees, a public school, lots of small shops, and plenty of playgrounds. We are one of the smallest communities in our city and I think we could brag about the number of parks we have here. Including the one at the school we have 9 individual playgrounds. When you hear that most of the kids in New York City have to go to McDonald's to find a playground and we have so many within walking distance you have to be a little bit impressed. That being said tonight I did a circuit to the playgrounds. What do you think I found? This......
Did you notice that there was not one child playing? What the hell is wrong with us as a community? The only playground that I found any children at was the school park where only a handful of kids were. Now let's face it part of the issue is that almost all of these playgrounds are exactly the same.....colorful climbing frame close to the ground to prevent falls, a baby swing, a regular swing, and a small slide. Not much for a child over the age of 5 to enjoy but really? We are so lucky to have playgrounds and yet nobody plays at them. It was a warm summer night. Get you're butts outside people!!
Hmmm. Read this with interest. I wonder if the children are not playing at the park because they've been warned about a pill popping lady driving round the 'hood taking pictures from her car... Wouldn't let my children out that's for sure... :-)
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