Friday, June 27, 2014

Play


"Who knew that we learn empathy, trust, irony, and problem solving through play — something the dictionary defines as 'pleasurable and apparently purposeless activity.' Dr. Stuart Brown suggests that the rough-and-tumble play of children actually prevents violent behavior, and that play can grow human talents and character across a lifetime. Play, as he studies it, is an indispensable part of being human."


This is taken from the On Being website introducing the in depth interview host Krista Tippett had with Dr. Stuart Brown.

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