Unpacking Risky Play: Balancing Safety and Child Development - Couverture souple

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Couverture souple

ISBN 10 : 3384276159 ISBN 13 : 9783384276155

Editeur : Tredition Gmbh, 2024

Synopsis

Risky play, encompassing activities like climbing trees and exploring unfamiliar terrain, is integral to child development, fostering resilience, problem-solving skills, and confidence. However, concerns over safety have led to its decline. Striking a balance involves creating supervised environments where children can experience managed risks. This approach allows them to learn risk assessment skills and build confidence without compromising safety. Challenges include navigating parental fears and societal expectations about safety. Advocates argue that overly cautious environments may deprive children of valuable learning experiences. Research suggests that controlled risky play promotes physical health, emotional well-being, and social competence. Educators and caregivers play crucial roles in facilitating such play by creating safe spaces and encouraging exploration. By promoting a balanced approach to risky play, children can develop the skills necessary to navigate challenges, make informed decisions, and ultimately thrive in various aspects of life.

Détails de l'édition

• Éditeur: Tredition Gmbh
• Date d'édition: 2024
• Langue: anglais
• ISBN 10: 3384276159
• ISBN 13: 9783384276155
• Reliure: Broché
• Nombre de pages: 220
• Coordonnées du fabricant: tredition GmbH; gpsr@tredition.com; ; Heinz-Beusen-Stieg 5; Ahrensburg; 22926; Allemagne