Also Quote by Darell Hammond
“During National Playground Safety Week, I'll celebrate common-sense safety. I'll also celebrate skinned knees and bruised elbows. I'll celebrate so-called 'dangerous' playgrounds - playgrounds with see-saws, zip lines and towering slides.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: National Playground Safety Week Address, 2023
Celebrating the balance between safety and healthy risk, recognizing that minor injuries are part of growth.
In simple terms: Safety is important, but so is learning from small hurts.
Key Takeaway
Embrace safe challenges.
Themes
risk
learning
growth
Mood
encouraging
balanced
Type
motivational
practical
When to use this quote
- school playgrounds
- community events
- family outings
Key Concepts
safety culture
child development
playful risk
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you teach kids to assess risk?
- When is a ‘dangerous’ play area beneficial?
A Different Perspective
Overemphasizing safety can stifle confidence.
