Playground behaviour

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playgrounddramallama · 15/04/2024 19:01

Wanted opinions on what is acceptable playground behaviour. My partner and I disagree and not sure if we just had strict parents ourselves and replicating that or if it’s really not appropriate.

Things like climbing up a big slide if there’s no one waiting to come down but perhaps other children nearby/climbing the ladder or using the wobble/back and forth equipment really violently/enthusiastically. Part of it feels like it’s not being respectful and part of it feels like you should be able to play in a playground!

Opinions please!

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FortofPud · 15/04/2024 19:37

Up the steps to go down the slide! If we have the playground to ourselves knock yourselves out but otherwise it's a massive pain in the arse, dangerous, and can be intimidating to other kids.

The boisterous part is more subjective and I think depends on exactly what's unfolding in front of you.

sarahsunny · 15/04/2024 19:36

I think as long as there isn't a child waiting at the top, climbing up the slide is fine.

cheddercherry · 15/04/2024 19:34

I think climbing a slide providing no one is using it or waiting for it is ok. Mine doesn’t particularly do it but I wouldn’t gasp and clutch my beads if I saw another child doing it.

The other one is less clear, enthusiasm I expect and would encourage - what’s a playground without excitement? But there’s a line. Bouncing gleefully on a wobble board is fine, trying to bend it back until it breaks is not. Excited see sawing = joyful / setting see saw on fire = no thankyou.

I think it’s about intent. If they’re just boisterous and excited then it’s fairly obvious, if they’re manically running about with no regard for the safety of others or the care of the equipment then no, not acceptable.

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