Over the past 25 years there has been an enormous change in young children’s leisure experiences. Even if parents would like to give their children more freedom, they are prevented by public opinion – any child seen out unaccompanied these days is considered at risk or a possible threat to public safety.So for most 21st-century children, the word “play” doesn’t mean outdoor, physical pursuits or indoor creativity: it means sitting down at a PlayStation, mindlessly gazing at television, or commun…
