Colo. School Bans Tag On Its Playground

[Kor37 9]

Colo. School Bans Tag on Its Playground

AP

Posted: 2007-08-31 01:34:32

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. (AP) - An elementary school has banned tag on its playground after some children complained they were harassed or chased against their will.

 

"It causes a lot of conflict on the playground," said Cindy Fesgen, assistant principal of the Discovery Canyon Campus school.

 

Running games are still allowed as long as students don't chase each other, she said.

 

Fesgen said two parents complained to her about the ban but most parents and children didn't object.

 

In 2005, two elementary schools in the nearby Falcon School District did away with tag and similar games in favor of alternatives with less physical contact. School officials said the move encouraged more students to play games and helped reduce playground squabbles.

 

 

This school should change its name to Discovery Canyon Wussy School because THATS what they are turning out there. Another example of the Wussification Of America!

[Theunicornhunter 2]

I see their point on this - if kids want to play that's one thing - the article says the problem arose from kids being chased against their will. Kids (and adults) should always have the option to "opt out". And let's face it we know kids can be mean to one another - and I can see how they would chase or "pick on" certain kids. No child should have to accept being bullied because it makes them "tough" - it usually doesn't.

[He Who Shall Not Be Named 2]

That's why I use Axe deodorant instead of Tag.