| Show I Playgrounds Build Childs Child's Health and Insure Safety No one questions the value of I outdoor playgrounds to the physical development and good health of of children Boys Bo s 's and girls of kin km- kindergarten I and primary school age require a minimum of four to five hours daily of outdoor exercise it I was found by a joint committee of American Medical association and National Education tion Older children playing with much greater intensity require a mini mini- minimum minimum minimum mum of two hours daily On the playground the child is exposed to the Stimulating violet ultra-violet rays o othe of the sun His breathing improves his heart theart strengthens his mus mus- muscles muscles muscles cles develop and his appetite sharp sharp- sharpens ens Such outdoor life helps to build b ild resistance to colds and tuberculosis Proper growth of nerve cells poise and coordination of mind and mus mus- muscle muscle muscle cle are other dividends of health from the playground The tragic loss of life caused by automobiles has enhanced the value of playgrounds as havens of child safety Since several million chil chil- children children children dren regularly use public play play- playgrounds playgrounds playgrounds grounds especially during the sum sum- summer summer summer mer months it is seen how great a saving in child lives these safety zones provide |
