Seesaws are being torn out, jungle gyms lowered, and merry-go-rounds closed down — all in the name of creating safer play for kids. But is it possible that all this bubble-wrapping of our public playgrounds is doing more harm than good? — Melissa Landry Things That Made Playing More Fun
Things that Made Playing More Fun Paved playgrounds, for skinning knees and breaking in new pants High, unenclosed slides, for express trips to the pavement Wooden swing seats and seesaws, for getting splinters in your butt Massive metal merry-go-rounds, for breaking bones Uncushioned handlebars, for knocking teeth out Bike “paths” …
