Children losing out at playtime

In the article "Children losing out at playtime" we learn that, as in the States, UK chlidren's "...play in school is being stifled by 'overly cautious' staff. It (the research) found that children are increasingly 'bored' with playtime. In one case, children at a primary school were prevented from picking flowers to make a daisy chain because of the fear of germs."

Activities that are banned from the playground "...include the use of skateboards and bicycles, playing tag and running games, using climbing frames and other playground equipment and playing with yo-yos and conkers, (and doing) handstands."

The same silliness is going on in US playgrounds, only we're apparently not concerned or organized enough to take public notice.