The Perils of Overprogramming Play.

Walsh, Edward R.

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ERIC Number: EJ309318

Record Type: Journal

Publication Date: 1984

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The Perils of Overprogramming Play.

Walsh, Edward R.

Parks and Recreation, v19 n11 p50,53-54 Nov 1984

Organized recreation has become competitive and overstructured in today's society. Children are pushed into many activities where they must excel rather than simply enjoy. Recreation professionals can reexamine agency priorities to help ensure that play is satisfying for children. (DF)

Descriptors: Childhood Needs, Competition, Elementary Secondary Education, Leisure Time, Physical Recreation Programs, Play, Quality of Life, Social Attitudes, Stress Variables

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive

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Audience: Support Staff; Practitioners

Language: English

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