Whatever happened to traditional, childhood activities like gilli-danda, pitthu, kanchas, saanp seedi, lattoo, cowrie shells and tamarind seeds? We spent most of our childhood immersed in these engrossing activities. Kids’ activities in cities are not the same any more. Ask me, I have two sons in the age band of 8-11 years. Diminishing play spaces, fewer schools with playgrounds and public gardens being monopolised by privacy-starved couples have ensured that homes have become kids’ playgrounds today.