#IAlwaysMakeTimeFor checking the playground.pic.twitter.com/4kHK6sVNcT
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What about allowing for risk-taking, a necessary part of a child’s development?
Overall, two goals to keep in mind when it comes to playgrounds: 1. This space is safe for kids and won't send them to the ER. 2. Kids are playing in a way that won't send them to the ER or worse.
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Thank you for the reply. What tolerances do you use? Does it have to be completely harmless under every conceivable play variation?
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2. When it comes to play style, the big ones are making sure kids don't attach jump ropes, leashes, or clotheslines to the play equipment and making sure you keep an eye on your kids. If something serious does happen every second counts and you'll want to be able to help quickly.
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1. To make sure the space is safe, look for shock-absorbing surfaces under the playground equipment (wood chips, mulch, sand). Look for any sharp edges, rusty edges, or other weather wear. Check to make sure surfaces aren't too hot (especially in the western US)
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shouldn't playgrounds be built and maintained to standards that would prevent these risks in the first place?
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