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“Really, I think that going out and playing with your friends is kind of becoming a lost art, with the kids in the neighborhood.” quote by Frank Shorter
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“Really, I think that going out and playing with your friends is kind of becoming a lost art, with the kids in the neighborhood.”

Frank Shorter

About This Quote

Source Personal essay (unspecified)

He laments that playing with neighborhood friends is becoming rare, a lost art.

In simple terms: Playing together is fading.

Key Takeaway

Encourage community play.

Themes

community play nostalgia

Mood

concerned hopeful

Type

observational social

When to use this quote

  • childhood
  • neighborhoods
  • friendship
  • urban planning

Key Concepts

social connection urban change

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can we revive local play?
  • What benefits does it bring?
A Different Perspective

Modern schedules and digital media reduce outdoor play.

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