Go play

It is becoming rare these days to see kids playing outside. I don't mean the organized play through a sport, but the grab some friends and a ball kind of play.

I do not see them riding bikes, throwing a football, playing catch or anything. I may see some younger kids on a playground or shooting some hoops, but even this is less frequent than I would like to see. Whatever happened to going outside to play? What has replaced it? Are people starting to work from a younger age and just don't have the time? Are they inside playing video games? I don't know what has replaced playing, but I do know it is a shame. Not only is going outside a great way to exercise, get some vitamin D and develop some skills, but it is a great way to socialize with others.

I can only hope that play is not lost and has not been replaced by organized activities. There is absolutely nothing wrong with leagues and competition, but there still needs to be time to let kids, and adults, just have some fun.

Go play. Go grab a ball, a stick, a glove, whatever, and a few others to do something with. Go play. Get outside, enjoy the weather, burn off some steam and excess energy and most importantly, have fun!