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Originally Posted by Ozy_Flame
Do today's kids even know what a backyard is these days?
From where I live, I have an almost top-down view of two whole neighborhoods, and hard EVER do I see kids in a private backyard.
The only kids I ever see playing are the low-income housing families used by immigrants, who are always playing in the central communal park they share in their complex.
I think Nintendo has sucked the will power of kids to do anything physical (other than lace up for minor hockey). But that's a different discussion. |
In my neighborhood, both backyards and front yards are used extensively. The street isn't very busy, so kids have a place to play, ride their bikes, etc. With extra density, this is totally impossible. Let's not forget the games of street hockey that used to exist too - with extra density and extra traffic, this is impossible.
Your neighborhood may not have the yards being used, but it isn't necessarily representative of the rest of the city.