During the years of game making, there have been lots of games. Many old games have disappeared since modern games came out.
Teachers at school asked their students to write articles about games they knew. To their surprise, half of the 50 children in one of the classes wrote about online games. It is easy to see that traditional games like hide-and-seek and rubber band jumping(跳橡皮筋) are unfamiliar to many of today's school children. Instead, they like to play computer games, especially in the cities, with the rising popularity of TV, the Internet, video and online games.
Traditional games used to be so popular. The games that many parents once played were mostly outdoor activities, which were enjoyed by students during a 10-minute break or after school. They usually needed several partners and just a little space.
Jump rope game, for example, has always been popular around the world, which is still played in many countries. But in the past, rubber band jumping was popular in primary school. Many rubber bands were connected together to make a long rope. Girls loved playing this game. It could help kids practice their jumping skills and develop coordination (协调性), and also help them meet lots of friends. However, now rubber band jumping disappears. And we don't play hide-and-seek any more.
It's common these days to see students spending their breaks in the classroom. They are busy with their studies. Unlike their parents, many of today's children don't know what to play or how to play. They don't know what teamwork is. Being worried by the situation, some schools have tried to make some programs to educate children on traditional games.
