Videos of kids walking on top of a walkway roof sparked safety concerns from netizens.
Although playing outside and trying new things are all part of one’s childhood, proper education on safety while outdoors is crucial, said the public.
The first video showed a girl walking casually on the roof. It appears that she was trying to reach a certain spot, perhaps to retrieve something that got stuck on the roof or nearby tree, while her playmates waited below.
However, her playmates threw items upwards in her direction instead of the other way around.
Another video showed a boy walking on the roof while his playmates flung a badminton racket upwards.
The video focuses on the boy who ran to the edge of the roof and exited through the side.
According to the original poster on Complaint Singapore Facebook page, the incident happened in a Tampines Housing and Development Board carpark on July 8.
“Sorry, can Tampines Town Council help to check the condition? It is next to the playground. Worry it might collapse and injure the childcare toddlers. Right next to Sparkletots,” the original poster added.
Netizens commented on the video, noting it was normal for kids to climb trees and the like. “Kids are kids. Thinking process is simple. Looking for fun is a default act. However, there should be some supervision. Again we don’t know the context. If they are neighbours who always play together, probably parents feel safe enough to let them play, especially if they are older kids,” said Facebook user Carlin Lee.
Others wondered if the layout of the carpark and playground made it accessible for kids to climb up to the roof. However, parents should be responsible for educating their children, not the authorities.
“Seriously, I don’t understand why some comments mentioned the authority. It should be the PARENTS who should be looking after their kids, educating these kids on what should be done and what should not. Don’t push the blame when the parents should be the ones to take it,” said Facebook user David Lawson./TISG
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