Are Canadian Kids Smarter?

Elliot was enjoying Franklin Square Park (a recently refurbished playground at 16th and Bryant) when I noticed this disclaimer posted on the play structures.



“Designed for children ages 2 to 5 years (18 months-5 years for Canada).”

Say what? A Canadian child is able to handle this thing six months before an American kid?



What's the message here? Are Canadian tots smarter or tougher, or are their parents just less litigious?

In fairness, this all-American toddler seemed to think the best way to ride it was to climb onto the platform in the middle.



I'm not sure he's the best representative of his country.