Stocking Stuffers. In the last two years, toys traditionally ideal for stuffing into Christmas stockings have been banned in Brussels, Belgium. They were deemed too dangerous by the Toy Safety Directive, a group which regulates all toys sold to children younger than 14.

Cops and Robbers. In March 2013, school officials at Worcesters Primary School in North London banned any playground games that involve imaginary weapons. Of course, cowboys and Indians is included as well not only for the weapons issue guns and tomahawks but because it makes children wonder why Indians are always the bad guys.

Human Target Games. In March 2013, the New Hampshire School District banned human target sports, such as dodgeball. The dsitricts decision falls in line with the National Association for Sport and Physical Education

Duck, Duck, Goose. A few years ago, an anonymous online petition sought to ban Duck, Duck, Goose because it is a hazard to innocent children across the playgrounds of America. To avoid the long list of injuries resulting from this game broken noses, ankles, wrists, and necks

Musical Chairs. A 2002 Washington Times article urged schools to ban musical chairs from all functions. Why? Musical chairs has been blacklisted for an impressive array of reasons: it encourages exclusion, bullying, aggression and competition .

Red Rover. According to Childrens Hospital at Stanford, California, more than 3.5 million children under age 14 get hurt each year playing contact sports, and the leading cause of death from a sports-related injury is a brain injury.

Slip n Slide. Sadly, because seven adults and a 13-year-old suffered neck injuries or paralysis after slipping and sliding, this toy was recalled in 1993.

Snowball Fights. In January 2013, several municipalities in Belgiums Flemish region attached a fine of 100 euros to the heinous crime of starting a snowball fight.

Superhero Games. On May 17, 2013, a Philadelphia, Pennsylvania preschool sent home a bizarre and disturbing letter to its parents. No more running around the playground with your arms out to your side and an imaginary cape fanning out behind you, pretending to be flying into the face of danger to combat an evil villain.

Tag. You wont be hearing the phrase, Tag, youre it! on playgrounds, schoolyards, or community centers much anymore. Chasing games are now being converted to walking games because running after others with the intent to lay hands on someone else is clearly a recipe for injury.