Oh I completely agree with everything you said. I just meant that there now has to be an activity called unstructured play. When I grew that was just a given. I did all the organized sports stuff but a majority of my childhood was making up games with my friends, playing pick up basketball, football, and hockey games, exploring the woods, and just goofing around. I think that is much healthier and better learning experience. I've seen what happens when every hour is scheduled for a kid - they don't always know what to do with themselves when they are out in the real world. Safety is important but there has to be a balance. I don't have kids but I have nephews and a niece so I can understand the fear. Helps to turn off the news sometimes. I also had a great dog as a protector!
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Date: Nov. 26th, 2009 04:51 am (UTC)Off my soapbox now;)