Temperatures reach 90 degrees in playground during heatwave

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On an average summer's day, play equipment and surfaces in a park can reach scorching levels, prompting a researcher to design a star rating system that will help parents choose the safest playgrounds PIC: Amanda Hoh

 

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Can't they touch it?

We all survived. If it was that hot we weren’t playing outside as we knew we would get a burnt arse 🥵. We’d be at home with a Cola Sunny Boy sitting under the sprinkler with our friends. This is not rocket science people. Can we not think about consequences anymore?

Shit! Growing up in Western QLD it was always hot, the swings were always scorching, the bitumen was always melted. Here's a tip - before your kids get on and burn their butts, touch it with your hand to check the temp. There ya go - free, well tested advice from the past.

Can it get anymore stupid? Yes it can. 😜🤔. The nanny state in action because someone believes parents are losing the ability to think and to look after their children themselves.

Wow how did us oldies cope when we were young? And our playground surfaces were gravel - adding an extra dimension

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