Chicago Schools Contemplate Recess After Nearly 30 Years Without It

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Originally Posted by BlessedOne04

Okay so playing devils advocate what about the schools that have recess and still have a large percent of childhood obesity? What about instead having more structured gym time?

Hey, I don't give a flip whether it's free-lance recess or structured gym time. The kids need some sort of physical activity. I am speaking as someone who was a lean kid who enjoyed running. Clearly, that's changed.