Lihok Kabataan! A Playground Build Project!

Why Play?

In today’s fast paced world, where moving forward is the prime goal of every individual, it may leave others wondering why should playing be considered as a priority. To most adults, playtime is a rowdy activity that is simply a waste of time for children. It is seen as an unessential time consuming act that has no sense of organization whatsoever. Therefore in many communities, play spaces is hardly given an ounce of attention and is seen as an unnecessary luxury especially for this digital age.

Majority of adults fail to understand that the act of playing is an important aspect in a child’s mental, expressive and most importantly physical development. Amidst the unruly seemingly catastrophic humdrum of kids playing in a playground are several of learning venues where children can learn various conflict management, problem solving, and independent thinking skills. These are things which cannot be taught in the comforts of household or academic walls.

In conclusion, play is an integral part of child’s development towards becomes a better adult. The children of today are the foundation of what tomorrow will be, therefore providing proper venues where proper fostering of various interpersonal skills should be provided.

Reality of play in the Philippines

A survey was conducted by, play Universal Co., a non-government organization which promotes play, where they found out that only sixteen percent (16%) of the schools in the Philippines have playgrounds.

Also, only four percent (4%) of urban communities have provisions for playgrounds. In addition, only a small percent, children belonging in the middle and upper class of society, have access to these facilities.

Through similar studies conducted, it was found that when children are left alone, an entire series of critical learning is missed because of the absence of adults who supply the answers. This case is much more common in developing countries with limited man-power qualifications and a lack of facility provision.

The culture of sedimentary play is hastily becoming a norm – an unhealthy practice which leaves the future of nations at an imbalance. This is a global phenomenon which should be addressed and given focus on a severe level.

What can we do?

WE HAVE THE POWER TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE!

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