In Sweden, the responsibility for maintaining a safe working environment in schools lies with local municipalities and schools themselves. They have the autonomy to decide whether activities like snowball fights and wrestling can be allowed during school breaks. As of now, many schools across the country have banned such activities. This is primarily grounded in concerns for student safety, with Ingrid Gustavsson highlighting the need to ensure that students can enjoy their breaks without engaging in potentially harmful situations.

However, contrary to these prohibitions, research suggests that such activities can foster better motor skills and social interactions among children. Oskar Hopfgarten, a physical education teacher and secretary of the Swedish Physical Education Teachers’ Association, argues that allowing snowball fights and wrestling could aid in improving motor skills, particularly as evidence points to a decline in these abilities among students today. He emphasizes the importance of considering the educational benefits of these forms of play.

Adding to this perspective, Ellen Beate Hansen Sandseter, a professor of educational sciences, notes that wrestling and snowball fights are crucial for children’s development, enhancing their coordination, timing, reaction skills, and overall physical abilities. The current debate highlights the need for a balance between ensuring safety and encouraging beneficial physical activities that contribute to children's developmental needs during school breaks.