By Rosalie Lynch
Did you know that some school districts are banning games during recess? Would you believe that touch football, soccer, tag and dodgeball have been "outlawed"? The reason the states give is: kids may get bruised, twist an ankle or even break a leg or an arm.
A "Tween" boy went to a boy scout meeting with a big bandage on his forehead. Of course, all of the other boys gathered around him and wanted to know what happened. The Tween boy was so proud in getting the attention of his peers and was more than happy to tell his story about the adventure he had and how he got hurt. The number one question from the other boys was "does it hurt" and the boy said "no".
The generation "Tweens" is probably the first generation that grew up with legally have to sit in carseats from day one of their adventure on this Earth; can not gain permission from parents to get on their bikes and run around their neighborhood; go outside and play with the other kids without one of the parents sitting out in the driveway watching the kids for their safety.
These kids can not even stand at the school bus stop without a teacher or a parent standing around them. You can not tell me that some of the childhood memories were taken away from them. I'm going to watch this generation for quite a few years to see what impact all of these safety procedures will make in their life as adults.
Did you know that some school districts are banning games during recess? Would you believe that touch football, soccer, tag and dodgeball have been "outlawed"? The reason the states give is: kids may get bruised, twist an ankle or even break a leg or an arm.
A "Tween" boy went to a boy scout meeting with a big bandage on his forehead. Of course, all of the other boys gathered around him and wanted to know what happened. The Tween boy was so proud in getting the attention of his peers and was more than happy to tell his story about the adventure he had and how he got hurt. The number one question from the other boys was "does it hurt" and the boy said "no".
The generation "Tweens" is probably the first generation that grew up with legally have to sit in carseats from day one of their adventure on this Earth; can not gain permission from parents to get on their bikes and run around their neighborhood; go outside and play with the other kids without one of the parents sitting out in the driveway watching the kids for their safety.
These kids can not even stand at the school bus stop without a teacher or a parent standing around them. You can not tell me that some of the childhood memories were taken away from them. I'm going to watch this generation for quite a few years to see what impact all of these safety procedures will make in their life as adults.
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