“Men do not quit playing because they grow old; they grow old because they quit playing.”
― Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr
― Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr
“It is a happy talent to know how to play.”
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
― Ralph Waldo Emerson
When I was younger people supported play by buying me toys that I enjoyed playing with. They also allowed me time to play outside and inside with my peers. They encouraged me to play with friends in school. They allowed me to play with peers my age outside of school time. They also played with me. Play today is different then when I was a child. My brothers and I spent a lot of time outdoors when we were younger. We played with other children in our neighborhood. We played kick ball, basketball, red light green light, red rover, tag, hide and seek, and many other games. We enjoyed spending most of our time outdoors. Today a lot of kids enjoy watching T.V., playing video games, games on cell phones, and computer games. I notice most children have I-pads, cell phones, and other electronic devices for them to play with. I don’t see may children outside playing as much as I did when I was younger. My hope for children is that they will develop a love for playing outside and using their imagination. I hope they will have limits placed on their technology devices to promote more physical play. Play is a major part of my life. I loved playing as a child. I work with children who I have to teach how to play with each other and it is such a joy. I also have a two year old who loves to play inside and outside. She has a wonderful imagination and creative mind. She enjoys playing outside and would prefer being outdoors than indoors.
