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Ban 'no ball games' signs to get children off devices, play experts say (www.bbc.co.uk)

submitted 3 weeks ago by sabreW4K3@lazysoci.al to c/uk_politics@feddit.uk

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[–] theskyisfalling@lemmy.dbzer0.com 16 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

As if a "no balls games" sign has ever stopped anyone before. As a kid we used to use the signs as target practice for balls.......

[–] RickyRigatoni@retrolemmy.com 7 points 2 weeks ago

100F temps in may

Police called just for existing

Old hags screaming at them and trying to run them over with their cars

Every hangout spot went out of business or requires money to stay

No wonder kids don't go outside anymore

[–] Diddlydee@feddit.uk 6 points 3 weeks ago

Experts, my ass.

[–] TheGrandNagus@lemmy.world 5 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

If anything I think no ball games signs makes it more likely for kids to play.

Parental intervention and companies not purposely using addictive mechanics in their apps to prey on children is the only thing that will resolve this.

[–] Churbleyimyam@lemm.ee 2 points 3 weeks ago

I agree. More parents should take it seriously.

[–] HumanPenguin@feddit.uk 2 points 2 weeks ago

I'd say. Actually providing more areas where people can play games safely for free. Is a much better option.

Over the last few dacsdes. Most such places have been replaced with profit based corps. Making simple exercise and play out of the range of low income.