Reminiscing about growing up in the good old days is a memory trip well
worth taking, when trying to understand the issues facing the children of
today. A mere 20 years ago, children used to play outside all day, riding
bikes, playing sports and building forts. Masters of imaginary games,
children of the past created their own form of play that didn’t require costly
equipment or parental supervision. Children of the past moved… a lot, and
their sensory world was nature-based and simple. In the past, family time
was often spent doing chores, and children had expectations to meet on a
daily basis. The dining room table was a central place where families came
together to eat and talk about their day, and, in between meals, the table
was the center for baking, crafts and homework.