Quotes that represent play in my childhood:
Images that remind me of play from my childhood:
Growing up I had a pool in my back yard and from the minute it was open for the season until it was closed thats where you could find me. I loved playing in the water, my family always referred to me as a fish because if they let me I would stay in the water all day.
This picture reminds me of my childhood because I lived in a neighborhood full of kids and we would all play together. I can remember countless games of street hockey, man hunt, and flashlight tag.
My parents played a huge role in my play because they encouraged my brother and I to be outside and not stay in on a nice day watching T.V. or playing video games. Being in a neighborhood full of other kids around my age or my brother's I think played a part as well because we would all play with each other and our entire block was our playground. If I was not doing chores or homework I was playing as a child it was very rare that I would just lounge around watching T.V. unless I was home sick or it was family movie night.
Reflecting back to what play looked like when I was a kid to how play is now I see a huge difference. I see children who struggle playing outside and being able to use their imagination and I see a world of dramatic play surrounded by media such as movies and video games. I also see parents with strict boundaries of outside play due to the change of culture. I do not see play the same way I see it when I was a child. I feel play played a very big role in my life it helped me to be creative and hard working. It also taught me how to interact with other people of different ages and to be respectful. The lessons I learned and skills I gained from play are still things I benefit from in adulthood.
Hi Alysse. I loved your second quote! I had read that one before and always thought it was so true. My feet were never clean at the end of the day, since I always ran around outside barefoot in the summer. My parents also were very big on not staying in and watching T.V. all the time. I'm glad they were like that and encouraged my siblings and I to spend time outside, running around and playing games, instead of being entertained by the T.V. or computer.
ReplyDeleteAlysse,
ReplyDeleteI loved your quotes, especially the second one. I don't think there was a day I didn't have dirty feet :)
My parents had a pool too in my middle school and high school years. My house quickly became a hang out in the hot GA summers!
Great Post
Shannon
Hello Alysse !
ReplyDeleteThe second quote made me smile! I can see that a lot of us have fond memories of dirty feet and long days of just simply being a kid. Thank you for sharing this!
Hi Alysse!
ReplyDeleteI agree with everyone else, I loved the second quote. I wish that as an adult it would be okay to get our feet dirty and hair messy. When I was reading your post, you mentioned how parents are strict about their children going outside based on culture. It made me think about how parents might be strict these days because of crime. I always hear my family say, "Thing aren't as safe as they used to be." That is so true. Back when we were growing up, everyone knew each other, but now days it's hard to know who is living next door to you.
Great Post!