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SOME GRADE SCHOOL CHILDREN DO WALKING GAMES TO AND FROM
SCHOOL. THIS WALKING GAME IS ONE THAT YOU ARE NOT
SUPPOSE(D) TO STEP ON THE CRACKS (LINES) SEPARATING
CEMENT BLOCKS. DURING THE WALK TO AND FROM SCHOOL THE
CHILDREN ARE CONSTANTLY SAYING, "STEP ON A CRACK,
BREAK YOUR MOTHER'S BACK."
Submitter comment:
THE INFORMANT WAS INVOLVED IN THIS GAME DURING HER GRADE
SCHOOL YEARS AT BEARD SCHOOL IN DETROIT (1961-63).
Where learned: MICHIGAN ; DETROIT
| Subject headings: | Ballad Song Dance Game Music Verse -- Bodily Activity |
Date learned: 11-01-1971