Kids today are waiting until nearly 11 to play outside alone—a full year later than their parents’ generation—and street play has plummeted to just 25 minutes a week. Experts warn this loss of outdoor freedom is costing children vital mental health benefits, independence, and resilience, fueled by unsafe streets, lack of play spaces, and soaring screen time. Researchers are rallying for urgent action to restore childhood exploration, arguing that unstructured outdoor play isn’t just fun—it’s essential for healthy development.
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