WHY, BACK IN MY DAY ...
One of the latest bans on fun: no sledding.
Seriously, towns from Iowa to New Jersey are becoming afraid of the liability. It's safer to erect a sign in the park than to let kids enjoy a snow day. But are we really surprised? So many things these town managers and lawyers did themselves when they were children are now deemed too risky.
Like letting kids walk home alone from the bus stop, which is at the end of the driveway.
"We are just encouraged to imagine the worst-case scenario," says Lenore Skenazy, author, lecturer and founder of the organization Free Range Kids. "We're living in this society that believes you can get to zero risk."
Yet few would argue for a total return to the good ol' days. Revisit the 1970s and judge for yourself.
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2 comments:
The signs eliminate the liability,and everyone who supposedly enforces the ordinance turns their heads when passing sledding sites.That's the way it should be & the courts are on board with it.The last time I checked we were all children once.How dare anyone deprive them of riding a sled down a hill.In the 50's and 60's the City of Salisbury even provided floodlights so we could sled in the park at night.I don't think they still do.
Next up: 'No Texting In The Park' signs to avoid liability for carpal tunnel injuries. Jeepers!
/sarc off
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