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War Games - The Play of the Day
Getting kids,and ourselves, out of our home nowadays and unplugged from the techno-world can be an incredible challenge. But with the proper idea and the correct equipment you might find yourself a bit surprised that they don't want to keep coming back in and zone out while watching computer or TV. Why not stage a neighborhood "battle re-enactment" and encourage some old-fashioned interacting instead of the solitary behavior we are all getting sadly familiar with?

First and foremost, you need a clear objective. Are you currently trying to encourage teamwork, family time, neighborly bonding, good social skills, sportsmanship, or can you just want something fun and unique to do? One method to get settled on the purpose for such an event is to take a good look at your kids, and yourselves, and see you skill to help them develop certain character traits they're somewhat less than exemplary in, and give them some practice at it. Practice is always more enjoyable when there is some play involved. Also, remember this needs some walking/playing along side, not just setting something up with a lot of young people and walking away. Besides, you will probably find yourself enjoying it as much as they do.

Now, for the strategy: Research an exciting battle story from history. This can include Revolutionary War, World Wars, Ancient Battles. It gets better still if you had ancestors who fought. Get those involved acquainted with the annals of the battle, and set up a mock battle they can participate in.

Equipment and setup: Silly string. Obviously you can use any kind of equipment, but because you do not desire to incur actual death, using silly string as a weapon of war will make it much more "friendly" as you re-enact your battle scenes. You can find silly string guns that come with 2 cans of string per gun, and you can purchase extra cans. When you are setting up a far more recent battle, fishing string strung as trip wires, and using silly string to find the danger zones is a good idea too. Just be sure you have enough on hand to play hard. Get the kids involved in establishing the boundaries, and the battle plans. Give names to the soldiers, and the sides they're on. Dressing the part always makes it feel more authentic. Outline the safety and good sportsmanship rules. Then, give the battle cry, and go for it.

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