It is understandable how sweat and dirt can meet furrowed brows and head-shaking from parents. Sweat will most likely make your child smell un-bathed (thanks to particular genetic strains) while dirt can stain clothes and invite viruses. While these are legitimate parental concerns, sweat and dirt from the public playground can actually do your child more good than harm, provided that you’re still there to supervise.

1. They build character

The playground teaches a lot of things: from life lessons to handling bullies, the playground gives your child a place to learn more about himself, to the point of wanting to surpass his limitations. (more…)