My representation of play
- “Children need the freedom and time to play. Play is not a luxury. Play is a necessity.” Kay Redfield Jamison (professor of psychiatry)
- “The most effective kind of education is that a child should play amongst lovely things.” ~ Plato (Greek philosopher
When I was growing up, the use of play and imagination was a vital role in my family. My parents took them time to play with me when I was younger. The encouraged me to use my imagination in games such as tea party and playing with my babies.
In today's society I believe that the dynamics have changed greatly. As most people would agree today children are more in tune with their electronics rather than sitting down and playing and or engaging in activities that require them to use their imagination. For my own children I am going to try my hardest to give them the option of playing with games that help to increase their imagination and also giving them the opportunity or play with electronics so they are not picked on or considered an odd child.
No matter how old you become the role of play still exists. As a child it helps to show development and as an adult it helps to encourage imagination.
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