Playroom Outside
By CarolDM
@CarolDM (203422)
Nashville, Tennessee
June 17, 2019 4:11pm CST
A close friend called and was telling me about her daughter buying a new house. She (her daughter) has three children. They each have their own playroom. I told her, since we are close, and I tell her how I feel, that our playroom growing up was called outside.
Then I saw this photo online and had to share. Remember the tire swings we played on in the yard, anyone? I also remember my parents telling us kids to "go play outside".
Back in the day it was safe and we could go play outside. Things have really changed. None of us are safe outside our homes like we used to be.
It is a shame we all have to watch our every move, not knowing what the next person we meet might do. It is just a different world these days. Nothing stays the same. Do you agree?
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@BelleStarr (61102)
• United States
17 Jun 19
I think kids need to play outside and if need be the yard can be fenced but my grandkids play outside, it is healthier.
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@lookatdesktop (27134)
• Dallas, Texas
17 Jun 19
@CarolDM I tried to get my grand kids to play tether ball but they just looked at it and asked me, "What's that Anthony?" and I couldn't get them to play in the kid's pool either. They are stuck on those dumb phones. However, I did manage to get one of my grand children to play The Sims on my computer. He loved that game. Back when he was just a kid.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Jun 19
@lookatdesktop I can believe that! They are all missing out these days. The phones are glued to most of them. And it is up to the parents to change some of this. Glad you enjoyed playing the game with your grandchild.
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@LindaOHio (178701)
• United States
17 Jun 19
Playing outside is healthy but playing outside and being creative without a whole lot of toys is what I remember. I'd ride my bike or roller skate or play with my friends; and there wasn't a bit of technology present!
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@lookatdesktop (27134)
• Dallas, Texas
17 Jun 19
I remember those days. Good think I got the chance to live that way as a kid.
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@LovingMyBabies (85288)
• Valdosta, Georgia
17 Jun 19
My 5 children play outside all the time-with direct supervision. =) They love it!
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@LindaOHio (178701)
• United States
17 Jun 19
@CarolDM When the street lights came on it was time to go in.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Jun 19
@LindaOHio Yes that was always the sign.
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@whiteream (8567)
• United States
17 Jun 19
I remember having a tire swing. I spent most of my childhood outside. I still love being in the woods. I would take my son to the woods and play with him when he was little. I remember him telling me that one of the kids made fun of him because he liked to run around in the woods and look for treasure. Kids do not have any imagination anymore. I am so glad, I had that special time with my son and his friends. Because it all seems to be lost on the kids today. Very sad.
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@whiteream (8567)
• United States
17 Jun 19
@CarolDM It is sad, but I do no blame the kids, it's the parents fault. The technology was there when my son was young. I just made him go outside. Actually, I didn't have to make him, he liked it. He still likes the outdoors as long as it's not too hot.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
17 Jun 19
@whiteream Yes that is what I just told Anthony, it is up to the parents to make a change.
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@wolfgirl569 (106271)
• Marion, Ohio
18 Jun 19
Kids still need to play outside. Fresh air and sunshine are great for their health.
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@crazyhorseladycx (39509)
• United States
18 Jun 19
horribly sad, these times we live'n. my eldest grands're to be comin' next month perhaps 'n though i'm lookin' ferward to such, i fear my glee'll be short-lived. they'll be 'ttached to their gadgets 'n professin' 'tis too hot 'r borin' outside. went through that 3 yrs 'go, their last visit.... i tried skypin' with 'em to keep'n touch. nope, they'd call 'n be playin' video games 'r one'd find a funny meme 'r somethin', no conversation with me. most depressin'.
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@lookatdesktop (27134)
• Dallas, Texas
17 Jun 19
I still like to play outside. I go out and mow the grass or I go and chase away the grackles. 
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@arcandrid (68)
• Caracas, Venezuela
17 Jun 19
I remember I used to play baseball outside with friends when I was younger and I'm 23 so, it was just a moment ago.
I haven't seen anything like that again. Some children are quite busy with their smartphones and the streets are not safe anymore! Such a shame.
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