In today's fast-paced and tech-savvy world, it isn't hard to imagine why outdoor play has been replaced by gaming consoles, portable PCs and the internet. Children would rather have the latest iPad or Xbox game than actually learn a new soccer trick or be excited on hanging upside down on hanging bars - and that's the harsh reality. And if anyone is to be blamed for this, it is us. Parents all over the country have let children become engrossed in gadgets and toys that outdoor play now seems foreign to most of them.
It has been long touted that playgrounds are the only viable option left to us but they too have been deserted as of late. This is primarily down to parents not being able to find the time to take their children to parks and playgrounds, and partly due to children not having enough time from their own schedules to visit the place or area themselves. If you're in the U.S, you would realize how busy children schedules have become of late. Homework is piling more and more on their heads and school hours haven't moved an inch towards being reduced. So you're naturally left with the weekends and we all know how occupied they become with the aforementioned gizmos.
One such recluse is sports - and that too if your child has any interest in them. But if you have children like mine who can't stand them, then you're in a bit of a problem. How do you fit in time for physical play for your children in such a situation? Well, readers, I may just have found a solution. Instead of taking children to the playground, why don't you bring the playground to the children?
Finding out how is the tricky part but we've got you covered on that front too. Start with finding the right spot to make the perfect playground. It could be outdoors but if you don't have the space, try building it indoors. It's a matter of choice and availability. Next, you need to identify the commercial playground equipment that your children will require. If your children are younger than 5 years, try minimal equipment with an indoor setting. But if your children are slightly older, the outdoors is your best bet, coupled with large and expansive playground equipment. You can also scrap the play-structures entirely and build one out of easily accessible materials. A rope-and-Tyre swing set with a small tree-house with a slide can be perfect retreating spots for kids.
Now I know what you're wondering: all of this is going to cost a lot! Well let's put things into perspective as I ask you, how much was spent on that latest Xbox or PlayStation and how many dollars/pounds you gave away to ensure every member of the house has an Apple Inc. device in their hands. Suddenly, the whole prospect of bringing the playground - and in fairness, physical play - to your children seems a lot more do-able and definitely worth it. Trust us.
Jason Walter is a New England Patriots' fan and devotes much of his time watching their plays on repeat and analysing and commentating by shouting at the TiVo. When he's not occupied with said duties, Jason likes to take his wife and sons on tours along the countryside. A proud father, he is also very interested in reading and writing about children and how parents can help them become all-round better people in the upcoming generation. Follow Jason's work here Commercial playground equipment.
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