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Very interesting article about how the American lawn isn't what it used to be.
Quoted: The next time you drive down a street in suburban or exurban America, pay careful attention to the yards. Lurking somewhere, either peeping out from the back or nakedly displayed right in front, some form of children's play equipment, typically in plastic. How often do you actually see a child playing on, or near, one of these devices?
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That IS interesting. As we have a 4 year old, we keep contemplating the playset -- although we thought would get something made of real wood. However, it just doesn't seem worth it. As the author said, you never see kids actually using those things. The neighbors behind us are an older couple, apparently with grandkids that come for maybe 7-10 days each summer. They have a huge playset in the backyard and my view is marred by a dumb "turtle crossing" banner they have hanging from it. I think we will pass.