Why Not Climb It?

Well today was pretty laid back but also eventful. After a morning and afternoon full of mommy duties I was able to sit down for a few and write a post about camping! Afterwards I cooked up some grub for the family before Daniel had to head off to work for the night. Clean up was easy, thankfully Sydnee helped me clean up Bentlee's unusually large mess of scattered food. Awhile later we headed to the park with my sister and her family. As all 5 kids are running around playing, being crazy and enjoying being outside away from the walls I noticed, like I do every other time I go to the park parents telling there children "NO, DON'T CLIMB THE SLIDE!" or "GET DOWN!"

The first time Sydnee ever climbed a slide I did the same exact thing. It isn't "socially acceptable" to let your children climb UP the slide, then I got to thinking and my mother actually brought this to my direct attention, WHY NOT? Really what is the harm except for a collision with another child, which is something that can be avoided and talked about before it happens if parents are involved. Developmentally climbing a slide is such a rich experience and helps children build confidence, large motor skills, problem solve and develop social skills. To me all of these things out weigh the idea that it's not proper or socially acceptable. Your child deserves every experience to explore and develop themselves as possible, right?

Just something to get you thinking the next time you are thinking about telling your children not to climb up the slide.

Here is a wonderful blog post about why too climb a slide and all of the great things that can come from it! Benefits Of Climbing Those Slides (The Golden Gleam)

Sydnee & Her Cuzzies

Bentlee Climbing The Slide