We like kids to take risks when they play. It teaches them so much.We believe playgrounds should be hazard free, not risk free. But note, there is a big difference between a hazard and a risk. A hazard is something the child can’t see or predict as a result of their own actions or the design of the playground. A risk is something the child can analyse and make a decision about and use it to challenge themselves. Monkey Bars having been getting bad press lately that they are too risky, even a hazard... We think well designed Monkey Bars present an acceptable level of foreseeable risk. Learning how to manage foreseeable risk is important for the mental and physical development of children. Monkey Bars can help with that. |