Why is it that certain playground staples are constantly being deemed "unsafe?" It it because kids don't use common sense anymore on the playground, or is it because of parents sueing the schools or parks when their children get hurt? Playground staples began to disappear not long ago. First it was teeder todders and the big metal slides, then tire swings, then merry-go-rounds; what's next? Slides? Swings? If this traditional playground equipment is continually removed and deemed unsafe, what will be left of playgrounds? If parents would just teach their kids how to be safe and how to use common sense on the playground, there wouldn't be a problem. If we keep removing the so-called "unsafe" playground equipment, there isn't going to be much to these playgrounds.
2007-03-25 07:40:59 · 2 answers · asked by Hmmm... 3 in Games & Recreation ➔ Other - Games & Recreation
I think it is because the cost of insurance with these items still on the playgroud is a lot more than if they are removed. Insurance premiums are to blame. It is really sad because I remember having good times on the equipment you listed.
2007-03-25 07:46:04 · answer #1 · answered by suigeneris-impetus 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With wildly fillipant idiotic people clamoring our Civil Courts for a spin at the "wheel of fortune", it's fair to assume that among the many victims to disappear from our social culture for fear of legal liabilities are those classic playground icons of innocent childhood.
And our playgrounds are being overtaken by equally fillipant, idiotic, "politically correct" people--who eventually won't stop until our playgrounds become 100% safe---by becomming empty grassy lots, primed for commercial Real Estate sale.
Between the lines of my answer, levied with political thought processes--is both your answer and it's solution that must be stifled if the problem is to be solved. Question is, do you see them here?
2007-03-25 07:54:46 · answer #2 · answered by Mr. Wizard 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋