ABSTRACT It is no secret that rates of anxiety and depression among school-aged children and teens in the United States are at an all-time high.
This is a condensed version of a larger article that appeared in the American Journal of Play (Gray, 2009).Analysis of the anthropological literature suggests that
A leading expert in childhood development makes the case for why self-directed learning – “unschooling” – is the best way to get kids to learn.
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A) Playing, being playful, is the healthiest way to spend your time (after feeding and housing yourself).
B) The activities that evoke playful feelings are unique to each of us.
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