I was reminded (yesterday actually) of how kids need to play outside more. It allowed moms to get some freedom, clean the house in peace, etc.. In the olden days, we used to play dodge ball (practically banned now you PC'ers!!!), hop scotch, double dutch rope. Tag, football, racing from corner to corner to see who was the fastest. In summer we could stay out all day until sundown; only coming in to eat or use the bathroom. At the end of each day we were tired, sweaty, dirty but couldn't wait until tomorrow to do it all again and dread the end of the long summer days.