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Sutton-Smith, Brian – 1985
Well meaning parents and teachers often use children's play for the purposes of literacy and socialization. Yet, these attempts may deny play to children by subordinating play to some other concept. Evidence shows that even when parents play with their very young children they generally play games like shopping, cooking, and eating; whereas when…
Descriptors: Aggression, Child Psychology, Childhood Interests, Childhood Needs
