With screens often dominating children’s lives, the author cherishes the outdoor playtime their kids enjoy with the neighbors. Reminiscent of their own 90s childhood, the children engage in various activities like roller skating and hide-and-seek, fostering imagination and physical activity. They learn to resolve conflicts independently, exemplified by their collective care for a neighborhood cat, which taught them empathy and cooperation. The interactions and disagreements during playtime serve as valuable lessons in teamwork and social skills, making outdoor play a crucial part of their development.
Watching them engage in simple, unstructured play reminds me of my own childhood in the '90s, filled with rollerskates, scraped knees, and endless imagination.
Their kindness and teamwork in caring for the neighborhood cat demonstrate the values they are learning through play - empathy, problem-solving, and cooperation.
One child may want to host a frontyard fashion show, while another prefers a game of catch. These differences sometimes lead to arguments among the children.
Almost every day, you will see at least five kids running around outside on our street - two boys and three girls, ages 4, 5, 7, 7, and 8.
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