What traditions can teach us

By Karen Wilkinson, direct services manager, Children's Links Through consultation and research, Children's Links discovered that a whole generation of children have missed out on the fun of playing traditional games. Parents today lead busy lives, and for some parents, videos and computer games are a valid form of entertainment for their children. But children are not actively playing outdoors on a regular basis, compared with previous eras, and are not getting the daily exercise they need. Children attend after-school clubs and childminders, but there can be a lack of creative free play.