Whole Child Development
Video games have come under fire lately as a possible contributing factor in a variety of undesirable behaviors, particularly for boys. Whether it’s examining possible links between real world violence and video games or questioning the connections between gaming and issues of apathy and motivation, many are quick to point a finger at the flashing screens in living rooms all around the world.
This Friday’s Q&A is a hot topic. In response to a reader’s question about handling weapon themed play among preschoolers, I’ll discuss the importance of fantasy play for children and how we can come up with reasonable, enforceable boundaries. Of course, this is a question with answers that come from a variety of perspectives, so please respectfully share your insights in the comments as well. Here’s the video (also found here), followed by excerpts and links to some interesting resources on the topic :
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