Remember playing in the rain?
By JB_girl
@sol_cee (39072)
Philippines
June 27, 2026 12:41am CST
There was a heavy downpour this afternoon, and instead of running for cover, the kids in my neighborhood did the exact opposite.
The moment the rain started pouring, they ran outside and started playing in it. Some were splashing in puddles, some were chasing each other, and a few were just standing there with their faces turned toward the sky, enjoying the rain.
Watching them made me feel nostalgic. It reminded me of when I was their age and rain wasn't something that ruined plans - it was THE plan. 
We would stay outside until we were completely soaked, and our mothers would have to call us several times before we finally came home.
Nowadays, when it rains, my first thoughts are laundry, traffic, and whether I remembered to bring the clothes in.
Funny how growing up changes us.
Did you ever play in the rain when you were a kid?
And is it still considered safe to do that nowadays, or have times changed?
We would stay outside until we were completely soaked, and our mothers would have to call us several times before we finally came home.
Nowadays, when it rains, my first thoughts are laundry, traffic, and whether I remembered to bring the clothes in.
Funny how growing up changes us.
Did you ever play in the rain when you were a kid?
And is it still considered safe to do that nowadays, or have times changed?18 people like this
17 responses
@Deepizzaguy (124245)
• Lake Charles, Louisiana
27 Jun
When I was younger, I liked to play in the rain until I got older and would catch a head cold if I did not take a shower after being outside in the rain.
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@ptrikha_2 (49897)
• India
27 Jun
It is not the same as before.
Many kids do.
Others prefer to avoid as getting too much drenched can lead to infection or disease or simple cough and cold.
And sometimes rains can be too heavy to drench too much.
Yet again, it can vary from city to city and area to area.
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@ptrikha_2 (49897)
• India
28 Jun
@sol_cee
Yes it is not as simple. Plus many living places' design and the fact that many people do not know each other is a factor.
@RasmaSandra (99744)
• Daytona Beach, Florida
27 Jun
As a child when I was in the country, I would run out after the rain and splash in all the mud puddles I could fine, Mom did not like this,
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@almostoveryou (5178)
• Philippines
27 Jun
Yes, I played in the rain when I was a kid. It wasn't often but I loved every moment of it. Would love to do it again, if that wouldn't look inappropriate for a woman my age.
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@moffittjc (129470)
• Gainesville, Florida
1 Jul
I loved playing in the rain as a kid. It was such a fun time. And considering how hot it was, the cold rain always felt good.
And it’s funny, just this past Saturday we were at Disney World and it started pouring down rain. Instead of seeking shelter, we decided to have some fun and play in the rain!
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@moffittjc (129470)
• Gainesville, Florida
6 Jul
@sol_cee No, we didn't have a change of clothes. We were only visiting for the day, so after getting soaked we just walked around and rode rides and visited shops and restaurants until we were dry enough to drive home.
@valherma00 (4960)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
28 Jun
i think i was a stoic child. no rain and no mud. like a cat, i didn't like it much
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@valherma00 (4960)
• Zagreb, Croatia (Hrvatska)
8 Jul
@sol_cee even as adult,when water splashes me,i am not happy i had cats as pets;maybe the water issue was passed from them to me
i had cats as pets;maybe the water issue was passed from them to me
@BACONSTRIPSXXX (18751)
• Torrington, Connecticut
7 Jul
I love seeing kids enjoy simple things like playing in the rain. It really does bring back memories of a time when we didn’t worry about schedules, chores, or getting dirty we just enjoyed the moment.
