I was aware of how much the kids spread out over the school yard and field at recess resembled a Bruegel painting. Some kicked a ball, some stood solo in corners, some skipped a rope, some played baseball, etc. All these little scenes played outseen from a passing third party adult point of view.
(excerpt from Bruegel’s “Children’s Games”, 1560)
“The more things change, the more they remain the same.” –Karr, 1849