May 23, 2018
: Episode 1065 - Vinnie and Andy talk PVC and PCC customer service, replacement products, and the evolution of playgrounds to a point where kids are too protected on this Wednesday show.
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PLAYGROUNDS
- Playgrounds have changed drastically over the past few decades
- Back in the day:
- See saws used to be quite dangerous
- 8 or 10' metal disk as a Merri-Go-Round
- If your leg got caught in there, you're screwed
- 5 or 6 level high monkey bars over concrete
- Stand alone, not sturdy swing sets
- There weren't adults saying "no, stop, be careful, don't do that!"
- Nowadays, kids are certainly safer but often too protected
- There are a lot of articles about this
- NYT has an article
- Playgrounds may be too safe
- Children need to encounter risks and overcome risks
- It is good for a kid to skin a knee and the like - it makes them tough and helps them understand danger
- We need kids to go outside and play more in general
- Less screen time, more outdoor time