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sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al to UK Politics@feddit.uk · 1 year ago

Ban 'no ball games' signs to get children off devices, play experts say

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Ban 'no ball games' signs to get children off devices, play experts say

www.bbc.co.uk

sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al to UK Politics@feddit.uk · 1 year ago
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Experts say outdoor play in England has declined by 50% and are calling for urgent change.
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  • theskyisfalling@lemmy.dbzer0.com
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    As if a “no balls games” sign has ever stopped anyone before. As a kid we used to use the signs as target practice for balls…

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      I don’t think kids do that shit anymore. They’ll get shot, beaten, or thrown in jail by the pigs

      • TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world
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        You sound extremely America-brained.

        None of that happens here.

      • frazorth@feddit.uk
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        Citation for a kid in the UK getting shot by the police for kicking a ball at a “no ball games” sign please.

      • HM King Charles III DG FD@feddit.uk
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        This is the UK.

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          ACAB

          • HM King Charles III DG FD@feddit.uk
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            Amerikkka brain

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    100F temps in may

    Police called just for existing

    Old hags screaming at them and trying to run them over with their cars

    Every hangout spot went out of business or requires money to stay

    No wonder kids don’t go outside anymore

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    Experts, my ass.

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    If anything I think no ball games signs makes it more likely for kids to play.

    Parental intervention and companies not purposely using addictive mechanics in their apps to prey on children is the only thing that will resolve this.

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      I agree. More parents should take it seriously.

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      I’d say. Actually providing more areas where people can play games safely for free. Is a much better option.

      Over the last few dacsdes. Most such places have been replaced with profit based corps. Making simple exercise and play out of the range of low income.

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