Wednesday, July 20, 2011

NYT: Today's playgrounds may be too safe

NYT: Today's playgrounds may be too safe - Parenting & Family - TODAY.com
"His philosophy seemed reactionary at the time, but today it’s shared by some researchers who question the value of safety-first playgrounds.
Even if children do suffer fewer physical injuries — and the evidence for that is debatable — the critics say that these playgrounds may stunt emotional development, leaving children with anxieties and fears that are ultimately worse than a broken bone."

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