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Why aren't there playgrounds for adults?

Adults will readily play when given the permission and opportunity. I think adult playgrounds could be one step towards making society more approving of play.

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    Colleen Steen 500+

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    Jun 13 2012: In my perception, we have playgrounds all around us...rivers, lakes, mountains, bike paths, gardens, etc. My toys are a kayak, bicycle, skis, garden tools, etc.

    Corey, I think/feel the most important part of your question is that perhaps some adults don't give themselves permission to play? At a certain time in our life, we are sometimes taught that now we are an adult...we must act like an adult!!! There is certain wisdom in this advise...to an extent.

    The child in us is the part that is open, honest, trusting, curious and PLAYFUL!!! Perhaps when we are told to "grow up"..."act like an adult", we deny ourselves the opportunities to "play". Fortunately, no-one ever told me to "grow up and act like an adult", so everything in my life is work/play:>) I bring joy and playfullness to most situations.

    "We do not stop playing because we grow old. We grow old because we stop playing".

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