My kid still plays almost all day outside. She only gets on a game or computer when it starts to get dark and has to come in. Which around here is about 5 or 6.
Some thing that's really scary is that this is illegal in some cities. if you try to grow your own food in your front yard you will be fined and can be arrested if you don't tear it down.
Most HOA's will not allow you to have a garden in your front yard, newer neighborhoods will often limit the allowed size of them in your backyard without (hard to get) HOA approval to preserve the appearance of the community.
Is it okay to grow them in the backyard though