Neighborhood playgrounds and fields are actually a lot more than a source of entertainment and fresh air for kids.
Studies show that the time a child spends in a playground is actually a whole lot more beneficial than staying at home all day long.
Not only does the child get to pick up social skills by interacting with many others, he would also get to build motor skills and soft skills as well.
It has been said that when a child first climbs up the steps to a slide and slides down, he has taken a huge step towards building his own self confidence.
Also, when a kid plays on a see saw with a peer, he learns basic coordination of how things move up and down and at the same time, he gets to make new friends as well.
Aside from that, children naturally tend to create their own games with what they have, at the playground, they may come up with creative games to play and include anyone who is around.
This helps build their imagination and learn team building as well.
Play involving balls, running, popping bubbles, or building things are great ways to build large and small motor skills.
So don't be afraid to let your child hang on to monkey bars and roll over in the sand box.
You don't have to worry much because germs and such can be solved with a bar of soap.
Just make sure your child is within sight and doesn't attempt to do anything dangerous.
In conclusion, never hesitate to take your child to the park.
As obesity in children seems to increase at shocking rates these days, the park can help fight it within your child as it keeps your little one up and about.
There is no need to be overprotective and hover over every little move.
Even when a child falls accidentally, he would learn a thing or two.
It's all part of one's childhood and a learning process.
So take your kid to the park today, and let him grow to have a healthy life and a fulfilling one as well.