They were at home. Whether they were inside or in the backyard I can't say, big shrubs and picket fences. Some of the kids were whisked from school directly hom

They were at home. Whether they were inside or in the backyard I can't say, big shrubs and picket fences. Some of the kids were whisked from school directly home by car even though it was a reasonable walk. These parents have an unreasonable fear that someone is going to kidnap their special snowflake. We're back in the city now, not the downtown corridor but where the residential apartment buildings are. Lots of kids here. 3 parks within walking distance. 1 has an Olympic pool and kids splash pool. And in the week he's been enrolled lots of new friends. He's learning Spanish as well, not school Spanish but actual living Spanish. If he's like his father he'll learn the curse words first :-) I think the poor planning of suburban neighborhoods caused the decline. Parks are too far apart. There are no sidewalks. Everyone is in a cul-de-sac making it difficult to pass by. I believe the suburbs are designed to be actively hostile to social interaction. This is the same adults as well as kids.