By maija in Commerce Township (Maija) on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 02:23 pm:
kids play outside here too, and we're really part of extended Motown. They play basketball, soccer, football, and catch. They ride bikes, rollerblade, and skateboard. There are usually chalk games, drawings, and messages drawn on the sidewalks. One neighbor has a whole sand construction site going under his huge pine. You see teenagers walking around in groups or socializing on someone's porch or driveway. Most of the parents are allowing them to have the run of the subdivision which is big. Almost all the kids have cellphones! You'll also see kids doing lawn work, shoveling, raking, gardening etc.
I recently saw an interview with a high school teacher who was finally retiring after 50 something years. She was asked how kids are different now. Her answer: "They aren't."
By kosk in Toronto (Koskintoronto) on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 05:17 pm:
Maija--
Sounds like a wonderful, healthy
neighborhood.
By Just me (Jaby) on Tuesday, April 25, 2006 - 09:31 pm:
I especially enjoyed today's picture. It brought back memories of when my boys were little.