>I'm curious - what's the modern version of this "risky play"? Touching grass. >You see someone swing across the monkey bars, but your grip strength and arm r

>I'm curious - what's the modern version of this "risky play"? Touching grass. >You see someone swing across the monkey bars, but your grip strength and arm reach isn't good enough, you fall, you cry, repeat. 4 months later you're the fastest monkey in the playground. I did this, we'd have contests to see how far someone could jump and grab the furthest cross bar. I overestimated my abilities and got the wind knocked the hell out of me. It was over sand though.