Rising trampoline sales 'shows desire for outdoor play activities'
15/10/2010 Rising trampoline sales show that parents want to give their children the chance to take part in outdoor play activities in a safe environment, one expert has claimed.
Camilla Chafer, acting editor of TheSchoolRun.com, said that many parents are forced to restrict the amount of time that kids play outdoors because of their busy schedules.
However, she said that evidence suggests that there is a desire for families to take part in outdoor play activities together.
"Many parents are very proactive about weekend walks and hosting play dates in their own gardens – the volume of sales of trampolines and the like are testament to parents wanting their children to play outdoors but in a safe way," Ms Chafer said.
She added that government cuts for playgrounds mean that communities are not being supported properly in their efforts to encourage outdoor play activities.
The comments came after a survey by OnePoll found that traditional hobbies are now being abandoned in favour of other pastimes.
According to the research, some 80 per cent of young people believe watching TV to be their main interest.
Camilla Chafer, acting editor of TheSchoolRun.com, said that many parents are forced to restrict the amount of time that kids play outdoors because of their busy schedules.
However, she said that evidence suggests that there is a desire for families to take part in outdoor play activities together.
"Many parents are very proactive about weekend walks and hosting play dates in their own gardens – the volume of sales of trampolines and the like are testament to parents wanting their children to play outdoors but in a safe way," Ms Chafer said.
She added that government cuts for playgrounds mean that communities are not being supported properly in their efforts to encourage outdoor play activities.
The comments came after a survey by OnePoll found that traditional hobbies are now being abandoned in favour of other pastimes.
According to the research, some 80 per cent of young people believe watching TV to be their main interest.
