No Tag, No Chase, No Common Sense...

I just read today in the Denver Post that a school principal in Colorado Springs has banned "Tag" and "Chase" on the playground. Hello? The reason she gave was that there had been too much rough play in the first two weeks of school - so, no more! http://www.denverpost.com/ci_6761944

As the mom of a pre-schooler and second-grader, I find that absolutely ludicrous! First of all, if there's rough play, isn't that a perfect opportunity to TEACH THE KIDS about how we treat our peers and what is considered acceptable behavior? And, secondly, isn't the idea of recess to play games and run around and work out all that pent up energy from sitting all day?

I could accept the demise of dodgeball - mainly because I never really liked it when I was in school ;o) - but simple, enthusiastic games like Tag and Chase? What has the world come to? Where is the common sense?


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Thanks - and keep your heads on straight!

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