When I was a kid, play just happened. There were backyards, rooftops, under mango trees and on the streets. Now, as a teacher in Dhaka and a mother of two, I see how much effort it takes to give kids what we once received for free: space to move, make noise, and be unapologetically young. What used to come with the neighbourhood now must be carved out, scheduled, and sometimes paid for. And it's becoming more important than ever. Physical play is more than just pastime.