> Children need to encounter risks and overcome fears on the playground”, said Ellen Sandseter, a professor of psychology at Queen Maud University in Norway. “I

> Children need to encounter risks and overcome fears on the playground”, said Ellen Sandseter, a professor of psychology at Queen Maud University in Norway. “I think monkey bars and tall slides are great. I agree but as far as I can tell everyone agrees with this. Every playground near me has monkey bars and tall slides. They're safer than these photos but you could certainly still get hurt on them. Are there places banning monkey bars and slides?