We have a rule that, barring extremely bad weather, we all go outside for at least a 30 minute time period. Now if it's extremely cold, hot or we are having falling weather, we don't go. Honestly, I wanted my child to learn how to play outside. I have watched a lot of my friend's children being told to go play outside and they have no clue what to do when they get out there. I don't want that for my kids. I want them to have the joy of outdoor play that I had when I was growing up. Thus our rule. So, do you encourage outdoor play?