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Outdoor playtime has halved

Nearly two thirds of parents think they're more over-protective of their children than previous gene...
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6:14 AM - 7 Jul 2016



Outdoor playtime has halved

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Outdoor playtime has halved

TodayFM
TodayFM

6:14 AM - 7 Jul 2016



Nearly two thirds of parents think they're more over-protective of their children than previous generations.

A study by Sudocrem suggests safety concerns have led to them spending less time outdoors - and more time in front of screens indoors.

Children now play outside for less than 5 hours a week on average - down from around 11 hours when their parents were little.



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