Amsterdam zet in op meer buitenspelen voor kinderen
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The municipality of Amsterdam wants to get children outside more often. Many children today spend more time behind screens, such as phones, tablets and computers. The busyness of the city also sometimes makes it difficult for children to play outside safely.
To address this problem, the municipality has appointed a special alderman. This alderman must ensure that playing outside becomes an important part of children's daily lives again. The municipality therefore wants to come up with plans that make it easier for children to be outdoors.
Playing outside is important for children's health and development. Being active in the fresh air helps physical fitness, and playing together helps children learn social skills. For this reason, the municipality sees this as a matter that concerns all Amsterdammers.
What the plans will look like exactly is not yet entirely clear. What is certain is that the municipality will pay more attention to playgrounds and safe outdoor spaces in the city in the coming period.
Sources: Head Topics
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