The act(s) of being a kid banned in MA schools!

[Allison K]

It seems to be more an issue of lawyer-happy parents that it does safety of the children. And they wonder why childhood obesity is on the rise

Kids got hurt all the time during Recess in my elementary and middle school (Yes, we had recess through eighth grade). I don't think the thought ever crossed anybody's mind to hold the school responsible.

I wonder how this will affect the students in the classroom. Being outside and active (running and playing) releases chemicals in the brain that help with the ability to focus and storage knwoledge (among other things). Though the article says the school "outlawed all unsupervised contact sports." I would think recess would be considered supervised.

~Allison