When I was little I was encouraged to go outside and play.  I was outside as soon as I got up until it was dark outside.  When we couldn't go outside we played inside.  I remember we played school, restraurant, and played  with my dolls.  My dad would play games outside with us.

The problem today is children are not playing outside   Sometimes it is because of safety reasons other times the children are glued to the television or computer.  It is so important for children to be outside and get the chance to run around and use their imaginations.  In schools, recess is being taken away because the children are having to sit and learn more.  I believe this creates problems in children.  Most children are not able to sit for long periods of time.

It is important to play in childhood and in adulthood.  As adults, we have so many responsibilities but it is important to take the time to play with our children to show them we value them and their ideas.