Let our children play. It’s fun and it’s good for them

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if we were to ask parents about “play”, many may, at the outset, see it as an antithesis to “studying”. The logic is understandable. Time is a scarce resource. Any minute spent on play is a minute less spent on studying. And studying is seen as productive because it is an investment into the future, where success is defined by the benefits that productive work brings. Play, by default, does not “appear productive”. 

playing games teaches young children about social rules and establishes bonds within a community. It allows friendships to form and trust to be engendered, teaches teamwork and helps children manage stress.

Physical play can be seen as a microcosm in which children experience the real world and the interplay of relationships.

When our minds are allowed to wander, we reconnect with our creativity and engage in reflective thought, activities that allow us to transcend a current situation and encourage breakthroughs.