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Home » Blog » Modern Parenting

I Don't Like Playgrounds

Published: Jul 2, 2016 by Shad · Post may contain affiliate links

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I tried the crazy slide and my butt still hurts.  It wasn't a graceful landing.

The monkey bars threatened to tear my shoulders apart.

Now, I'm sitting on a bench reading a book while my girls romp around.

There are eight parents and nine children (including mine) at the playground. Most of the parents are saying don't a lot. I get it. Their kids are young.

Not one of the parents tried the slide or the monkey bars.

I don't like playgrounds, but my kids do. I bring a book and read and twiddle away on my phone.

My girls have a great time, but before we leave I'm trying that slide one more time.  I'm going to show that thing who's in charge.

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shad-bio-5About the Author

Shad is the father of two daughters and is starting to suspect he benefits more from their wisdom than they do from his. He helps with editing here at Let’s Lasso the Moon. He enjoys shade and corn on the cob.

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