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 I mentioned a few posts back that we were among the first families to settle into Brandon Farms, a 1950's subdivision on the outskirts of the City of Waynesboro, Virginia. The children soon found one another and most evenings were occupied with gatherings like this. As the neighborhood grew, the sexes separated, and 'best' friendships were established and groups like this did not gather as frequently. But still the kids would get outside, in all seasons, and interact with one another. A few years back, while I was raising my own family in a suburban neighborhood, not unlike the one I grew up in, I noticed that the only time the children got together was for the planned activities run my adults. There seemed little opportunity to learn basic rules of social interactions. One warm summer night, a bunch of kids, mine included, gathered impulsively to play a game of 'tag' or 'hide and seek' or some similar youthful game. I was thrilled and hoped it would happen again and again. But, alas, the group fell into a struggle over leadership and rules. I am sure had they struggled through it all, it would have worked out fine. But they retreated to their TV's, game machines, and computers and the gathering never happened again. And of course, you will notice how the boys just HAD to show off for the girls! Posted by forgingahead | Comment (2) Category: People, Dad's Shots Links: forgingahead Main Site Archives: People (75), Family (77), My Shots (120), Dad's Shots (128), Places I Have Lived (32), Places I Have Visited (64), Archaeology (23) | |
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