You're not the only one who feels this way. When my girls were little, I MADE them go outside to play. They were only allowed TV and video games after dinner and on rainy days. Snow days they were made to go out and play too (and I went out there with them!).

It's so sad to see how empty the streets are with very few kids out. Yet the food court in the mall is PACKED with kids stuffing their faces with bad food when they should be eating at home.

I blame the parents for this. And don't give me any crap about predators being outside to get your kids because you should be out there with them enjoying the weather too!

Whew...now I feel better. Thanks for starting such an interesting thread. Now let's see someone take some responsibility.