The article discusses the concept of a 'jumping room,' inspired by a personal anecdote from the author's childhood. After hearing a podcast segment ranting against trampolines for their dangers, the author recalls how their parents transformed a spare room into a safe space for jumping and creative activities. This room was designed for maximum fun and safety, helping children express themselves without the risks associated with outdoor trampolines. The writer reflects on the various imaginative uses of the space that allowed for energetic play while minimizing the potential for injuries.
If you can afford a trampoline and have a spare room in the house, you should pad the room and have your kids jump in there instead.
It was, essentially, a turbo-charged playroom made for maximum bouncing around - perfect for me and my sister to burn off all our outsized energy.
Having a jumping room was a space of our own that we could decorate and get rowdy in without worrying about breaking anything.
ER doctors swear they'd never own a trampoline due to how easy it is to get hurt on.
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