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Children and their gardens

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RosieandherMaw Tue 06-May-25 21:09:12

I think the key word in your title is "their"
their gardens, their choice what they do in them.

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Georgesgran Tue 06-May-25 21:07:56

Both my DDs have smallish, easily maintained gardens, as both they and their DH’s work.
I’ve a big garden and they love to be outside when they’re here. I think it’s just a change for them with different toys, a shed, sandpit and room to kick a football around. Garden picnics are a high point, both here and at home.
However, they do take full advantage of nearby parks and areas where they can run around and feed ducks and swans, etc.

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ViceVersa Tue 06-May-25 20:57:39

Whether he is at home or at ours, our GS is out in the garden most of the time. He's never happier than when he is outdoors, but he loves playing in the garden, especially practising his football skills.

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fancythat Tue 06-May-25 20:44:12

I am wondering if it is just my family.

Between them , they have a variety of gardens.
One doesnt have any at all. One is small etc.

But whatever the size, I dont think any are played in much.

One of my kids and their family[still quite young] is about to move.
The normal "I want a nice size garden conversation comes up".

I have begun to wonder, is it worth them bothering with even a medium size garden for their kids to play in?

Have times changed?
Or is it just my family who dont get as much use out of a garden as I assumed they all would do?

They do however, all go to parks frequently.
Maybe I have just answered my own question?

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