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> worry-warts take over and take all the fun out of everything. What an intriguing thing to say. Many people I've spoken to claim that all the fun is in the ci

• Goladus 18y ago
  How old are the people claiming all the fun is in the city? If you are in your 20s, living in a city is where all the other people your age are. Cities are where they work, and therefore where they play. That's where you can find other people your age to play softball or soccer or even dodgeball or 4-square. It's where you have a selection of quality, live entertainment any weekend you want and go out dancing afterwards. It's where you can make friends and stay active. But the resulting traffic of adults doing things makes it difficult for children to find room to play and explore. They can still do it, but it's more dangerous and less rewarding. That's where the 'worry-warts' come in.
  • whacked_new 18y ago
    Ah, that's right. People I spoke to were early 20s. Nevertheless, it still seems like the "pre-packaged fun" idea holds, as in, when they talked about "fun" it meant "something pleasurable that involves minimal effort"... unless you are actually playing softball in the city. My feeling is that location makes little difference, as long as it's passive consumption. If it's about kids, then, I would assume that the parents are actively thinking about what activities are beneficial, and to a great extent, encouraging the kids to participate actively themselves.