The Denial of Play [microform] / Brian Sutton-Smith.

Well meaning parents and teachers often use children's play for the purposes of literacy and socialization. Yet, these attempts may deny play to children by subordinating play to some other concept. Evidence shows that even when parents play with their very young children they generally play ga...

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Online Access:	Request ERIC Document
Main Author:	Sutton-Smith, Brian
Format:	Microfilm Book
Language:	English
Published:	[S.l.] : Distributed by ERIC Clearinghouse, 1985.
Subjects:	Aggression. Child Psychology. Childhood Interests. Childhood Needs. Children. Competition. Creative Thinking. Fantasy. Imagination. Parent Attitudes. Play. Pretend Play. Psychological Needs. Socialization.