To the Editor:

For as long as I can remember, kids have been playing in the streets. In my time I’ve observed them playing stickball, riding scooters, bicycles, sliding sleds, street hockey and in recent years, skate boards. The list goes on.

When new skills are introduced to kids in gym, ballfield, ice rink or what have you, the kids practice those skills in the streets and become proficient.

The obvious concern is for the kids, and the motorists — and the anguish of an accident would be immeasurable.

Can things be done to help? One, talk to the parents, guardians, interested parties, this was done by more than one person.

Two, talk to the kids about danger, about awareness, and about anticipation This was done, again by more than one person

For the motorist, I will investigate the possibility of a street sign that reads “Children at Play.”

Maurice A. Bernier
Bath