What's next?

Jesse · 08-30-2007, 10:04 AM

They've outlawed dodge ball, red rover, and now this......

An elementary school has banned tag on its playground after some children complained they were harassed or chased against their will.

"It causes a lot of conflict on the playground," said Cindy Fesgen, assistant principal of the Discovery Canyon Campus school.

Running games are still allowed as long as students don't chase each other, she said.

Fesgen said two parents complained to her about the ban but most parents and children didn't object.

In 2005, two elementary schools in the nearby Falcon School District did away with tag and similar games in favor of alternatives with less physical contact. School officials said the move encouraged more students to play games and helped reduce playground squabbles.

Pocahontas · 08-30-2007, 10:59 AM

That is so ridiculous! What will they ban next...swinging and sliding?

Jesse · 08-30-2007, 12:10 PM

OH......
Swings left school yard playgrounds in the early 90's and slides 2-3 years after that. I got into trouble (after being instructed to have an ORGANIZED and PLANNED recess period) for leading and participating in a game of duck, duck, goose. It caused hurt feelings and some children hurt their hineys sitting down too hard on the grass! Jump ropes went by the way side as they were considered "weapons"......
After sitting still, listening, trying to pay attention and follow directions for hours, these kiddos NEED to get out and run around and whoop and holler. It's like recess has now become another time to sit quietly, speak kindly, line up, and get ready to sit quietly, pay attention, and follow directions.
AAAARRRRRGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH

LateNight · 08-30-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Pocahontas

That is so ridiculous! What will they ban next...swinging and sliding?

Swinging !?? Sliding!??? are you kidding ?? you could poke your eye out !!

Pocahontas · 08-30-2007, 03:15 PM

I am out of touch! But now that I'm thinking about it I don't recall seeing swings or slides in a while! What about that tether ball pole? Too dangerous might knock someone's eye out as well?

PC Guy · 08-30-2007, 05:28 PM

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Texasbelle · 08-30-2007, 07:05 PM

Can you imagine how warped this kids are going to be now that they are going to have to grow up without Red Rover, Tag, Duck Duck Goose, and the such? It's a sad place this world has come to.

Isaac-Saxxon · 08-30-2007, 07:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Texasbelle

Can you imagine how warped this kids are going to be now that they are going to have to grow up without Red Rover, Tag, Duck Duck Goose, and the such? It's a sad place this world has come to.

Next thing you know they will not let them play doctor

Huldah · 08-30-2007, 08:05 PM

I really hate to be told to shut up and color!

No wonder there is so much violance in schools.

Cheers

rhertz · 08-30-2007, 09:59 PM

Is Marco Polo still legal?

08-30-2007, 10:04 AM	#1
Jesse Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sheveport Posts: 60 Rep Power: 0	What's next? They've outlawed dodge ball, red rover, and now this...... An elementary school has banned tag on its playground after some children complained they were harassed or chased against their will. "It causes a lot of conflict on the playground," said Cindy Fesgen, assistant principal of the Discovery Canyon Campus school. Running games are still allowed as long as students don't chase each other, she said. Fesgen said two parents complained to her about the ban but most parents and children didn't object. In 2005, two elementary schools in the nearby Falcon School District did away with tag and similar games in favor of alternatives with less physical contact. School officials said the move encouraged more students to play games and helped reduce playground squabbles. __________________ Jesse

08-30-2007, 10:59 AM	#2
Pocahontas SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,691 Rep Power: 267	That is so ridiculous! What will they ban next...swinging and sliding? __________________ "The greater your capacity to love, the greater your capacity to feel the pain." Jennifer Aniston

08-30-2007, 12:10 PM	#3
Jesse Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Sheveport Posts: 60 Rep Power: 0	OH...... Swings left school yard playgrounds in the early 90's and slides 2-3 years after that. I got into trouble (after being instructed to have an ORGANIZED and PLANNED recess period) for leading and participating in a game of duck, duck, goose. It caused hurt feelings and some children hurt their hineys sitting down too hard on the grass! Jump ropes went by the way side as they were considered "weapons"...... After sitting still, listening, trying to pay attention and follow directions for hours, these kiddos NEED to get out and run around and whoop and holler. It's like recess has now become another time to sit quietly, speak kindly, line up, and get ready to sit quietly, pay attention, and follow directions. AAAARRRRRGGGHHHHHHHHHHHH __________________ Jesse

08-30-2007, 03:15 PM	#5
Pocahontas SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 1,691 Rep Power: 267	I am out of touch! But now that I'm thinking about it I don't recall seeing swings or slides in a while! What about that tether ball pole? Too dangerous might knock someone's eye out as well? __________________ "The greater your capacity to love, the greater your capacity to feel the pain." Jennifer Aniston

08-30-2007, 07:05 PM	#7
Texasbelle SBLive! Veteran Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: In the woods Posts: 1,819 Rep Power: 260	Can you imagine how warped this kids are going to be now that they are going to have to grow up without Red Rover, Tag, Duck Duck Goose, and the such? It's a sad place this world has come to. __________________ One shoe can change your life! Cinderella

08-30-2007, 05:28 PM	#6
PC Guy New Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 4 Rep Power: 0	You're It! No, You're It! No, You are! Am Not! Are so! Quit breaking the law! I'm not breaking the law! Are so! Am Not! I'm going to be a lawyer when I grow up. No I am! No I am! No I am!

08-30-2007, 08:05 PM	#9
Huldah Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 20 Rep Power: 0	I really hate to be told to shut up and color! No wonder there is so much violance in schools. Cheers __________________ Huldah

08-30-2007, 09:59 PM	#10
rhertz SBLive! Veteran Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 2,834 Rep Power: 290	Is Marco Polo still legal?

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