Genre:

Essay

Subjects:

Health, Human Development, Education

    Discussing the benefits of ragged playgrounds, as opposed to ragged schools, argues that 'wholesome recreation' provided by such places is a 'vital necessity' for those bodies with 'immature and not yet ripened intellects'. Moreover, such playgrounds will enable the body to grow properly. Adds that 'wholesome play' has a beneficial effect on 'young morals', and so 'calls the judgement into play, while developing the muscles'.