Playground Saftey

So, living in the states is a bit different than living in Africa.  In Africa, you don't have to have constant supervision of kids . . . apparently.  Parents send kids off to play everywhere and they don't know where they are.  It is okay for them to play outside with no worries about being kidnapped.

For me, I am having a hard time adjusting to this.  I want to be able to see my students at all times!  Especially on the playground at school.  Already this week, we have had kids get feet stuck  and fall off of walls!  One little boy even cracked his skull, literally! (He had to be airlifted to South Africa!)

It is a scary thing for me, but I am trying to adjust.  I am always going to be out there watching my students though.  What would you do??  Do you think it is okay to watch kids unsupervised?

 Here are some of our playground pictures . . .

 Notice Rope that kids like to put heads 
through . . .

  

Cute African Jungle gym . . . but with hazards galore!

  

Now does that look safe to you??  And it is a bridge!!

Oh well, I think being an American I am just overly cautious!  I am very paranoid about safety and hazards.  I wonder how that will change as I am here . . .

Much Love and African Paranoia!

Miriam