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[quote=Anonymous]I think it's important for kids to have large blocks of time without adult direction (other than enforcing safety rules if need be) to play, and negotiate, and be creative and active. That can be playdates, or some aftercare programs will allow it, or playing outside in the neighborhood or at the park. If your kids have a large family, it can be within your family. In some schools there may be enough outdoor time to fill this need, but in most schools today there isn't. Adult directed organized sports are something entirely different, and shouldn't replace this. But something like shooting hoops with the neighbor kids, or going on a bike ride, or meeting up to play at the pool counts. [/quote]
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