The Pursuit of Healthy Activity: Where Are the Playgrounds?
Since the advent of computer and related technologies, our children seldom enjoy what we would like to call 'a day out. Why are their less playgrounds and more digital games? Do you watch your child sprawled in front of the TV for hours? Is the tablet really helping your child learn something apart from the gazillion new ways to kill a virtual monster? The escalating trend of digital recreation is a troublesome thing, and we need to find ways to get our playgrounds back before we lose our kids to the digital ogre forever. ok Where are the Playgrounds? Did you know that nearly 32% of the schools lack age-appropriate outdoor playground equipment? According to a research, most government schools lack functional playgrounds with age-suitable school playground equipment. Generally, the schools lack suitable play infrastructure that is a crucial element in the overall physical and cognitive development of children. playground According to Margaret Hodge, chairman of the Public Accounts ...