EDGEWATER, Fla. -- A Central Florida homeowners association is preparing to vote on banning children from playing outside. "I think people forgot what it was like to be a kid and want to go outside and play," said resident Shawna Magee, who is fighting the proposal. The HOA board said the proposed rule, which will carry a $100 fine for every violation, is all about safety...The proposal states that "minor children will be under the direct control of a responsible adult at all times," and it would also ban the game of tag, skateboarding, Big Wheels, loud or obnoxious toys on "common property."
No Shawna Magee, I think it is you that has forgotten what it was like to be a kid and want to go outside and play.
10 years ago CW would've been totally against this rule. Present day cranky, car owner CW, totally for it. I don't need these grimy kids playing their stick ball and kick the can in my parking lot. Skipping rocks and hopping scotch. Back away from the paint job kid, just had that beauty waxed like 13 months ago.
Seriously, in no matter of life has my point of view changed so drastically, so quickly, as when it comes to how I view childhood shennanagins. Like I even see a kid walking up the side walk or loitering in front of our parking lot and I stand there and mean mug the shit out of them, just stare them right down.
Partially because it's one of the few times I get to feel tough and in control, partially because I know what you're up to. I was that age not long ago, the second I turn my back you're going to steal the chromies off my tires and draw dicks and testicles on my car with window paint. I know your type.
