Wednesday, April 22, 2009

While covering playgrounds for kids

Children and playgrounds are interrelated. The open spaces are vanishing and, the modern concept is to reserve tiny plots where the local kids can come to play and enjoy the bounties of nature to the extent available. Similar places are also a part of apartment blocks. These are usually reserved for the kids of the occupants.

When a Citizen Journalist wants to carry out an assignment on playgrounds of kids, he has to approach it with confidence. It is a difficult proposition and the journalist must have a pleasing personality to influence those associated with the management of the facility.

Most important aspect are the safety and security - those who are responsible for the maintenance of these playgrounds have to observe plenty of dos and don’ts so that the kids can play in safe surroundings.

The swings, ladders, seesaws should be rigid

In case of water bodies, these should be suitably protected

If the water bodies are large enough for swimming, there has to be trained persons who should oversee

The greenery should be devoid of weeds and poisonous plants

There has to be restrictions on throwing litter and dirtying the surroundings, litter bins should be placed at regular intervals

The gates must be guarded so that unwanted people do not enter

There should be swift communication network between the guards and managers as well as link up with the local law machinery

The parents or guardians of rowdy kids should be kept updated on the mischief they play.

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