[riffraff]

I grew up in a small town, we had crapy playgrounds and compensated by using everything else in the environment, climbing on fences, trees, monuments and such. We were also, as kids, left unsupervised most of the time.

Living now in a bit city, with beautiful playgrounds where parents hover and kids don't even get into fights, causes me a deep cognitive dissonance.

Everything I did was fun and I believe only mildly dangerous, and yet I would not be comfortable letting my kids alone to play in the sort of ways I did.

[whimsicalism]

Trust me, there are kids getting into fights in the big city.

Sounds like you not only changed from rural -> urban, you also might have moved class-wise as well.

[riffraff]

I meant only at the playground,where parents' presence prevent it.

I agree kids do get into fights when left alone :)

[whimsicalism]

I think I am just confused about the rural vs. big city divide you are trying to make.