My Connections to Play

 As a child going outside to play was the norm. We would go outside and could play all day long.  My cousins and I would sometimes make up things to do outside.  We would play in the dirt, making mud-pies (which was my favorite)! We would jump rope and hula hoop. Our parents encouraged us to play outside. Sometimes they would come outside and join in on all the fun! The difference in play today compared to when I was growing up is children today have access to tons of electronics which we didn't have any access too.  With access to video games, I-pads, tablets, cell phones,etc. children have the tendency to stay inside.  That's when I feel parents or guardians should step in and encouraged the children to play outside.
There's nothing wrong with having electronics.   The key is to have balance between the two.