It's very important for children to play outside and get fresh air, away from television screens, video games and tablets indoors. As well as burning lots of energy, being around nature helps to develop their physical and mental health and is a great way for young kids to learn social skills.
Though many people debate whether it's safe to let youngsters outdoors without parental supervision, especially on driveways, front gardens and public parks. One mum has sparked a conversation online after sharing a video on TikTok that quickly went viral of her kids playing in the front garden near the road.
