An elementary school in Toronto has banned hard balls - like those used for football and soccer - due to safety concerns.
The ban apparently came into effect after a parent suffered a concussion. The principal of the school also says "kids were coming in complaining of injury, or being scared."
Soft balls made of foam are still allowed.
Full story here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2011/11/16/toronto-school-balls.html
Personally, I think this is a huge overreaction, but it's not entirely surprising. In an age where people are encouraging kids to engage in physical activity, they are being deprived of the means to do so. Not only that, but kids can't be protected forever. Accidents happen. It's a part of learning.
So I ask you, Escapists: do you agree with the ban?
The ban apparently came into effect after a parent suffered a concussion. The principal of the school also says "kids were coming in complaining of injury, or being scared."
Soft balls made of foam are still allowed.
Full story here: http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/toronto/story/2011/11/16/toronto-school-balls.html
Personally, I think this is a huge overreaction, but it's not entirely surprising. In an age where people are encouraging kids to engage in physical activity, they are being deprived of the means to do so. Not only that, but kids can't be protected forever. Accidents happen. It's a part of learning.
So I ask you, Escapists: do you agree with the ban?