The Playground
Like Lord of The Flies, but less violent
4 min readJun 17, 2024
It’s a sunny Saturday afternoon, so my sister and I take our kids to the playground. We tell ourselves that the fresh air will be good for them, that the running around will be good for them, and that the climbing, jumping, and chatting with other children will be good for them. There aren’t any screens at the playground — just slides, seesaws, swings, and fun. We’ll…