A dramatic chasing game centered around family rules.
A dramatic chasing game centered around family rules. One child acts as "Muma Lashie," a strict parent figure guarding a base. The other children play chores or misbehaving children who taunt Muma Lashie by creeping closer and closer to the base. When Muma Lashie turns around to "lash" (tag) them, they must sprint back to their safety lines.
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