The Dangers of Overly-Safe Playgrounds - Episode 1065

: Episode 1065 - Vinnie and Andy talk PVC and PCC customer service, replacement products, and the evolution of playgrounds to a point where kids are too protected on this Wednesday show. PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SPONSORS Pure Vitamin Club Pure Coffee Club PLAYGROUNDS Playgrounds have changed drastically over the past few decades Back in the day: See saws used to be quite dangerous 8 or 10' metal disk as a Merri-Go-Round If your leg got caught in there, you're screwed 5 or 6 level high monkey bars over concrete Stand alone, not sturdy swing sets There weren't adults saying "no, stop, be careful, don't do that!" Nowadays, kids are certainly safer but often too protected There are a lot of articles about this NYT has an article Playgrounds may be too safe Children need to encounter risks and overcome risks It is good for a kid to skin a knee and the like - it makes them tough and helps them understand danger We need kids to go outside and play more in general Less screen time, more outdoor time