Synopses & Reviews
There are pronounced differences in the play of boys and girls. Why do boys prefer war toys, and girls Barbie dolls? Are video games addictive? What, if anything, do children learn while playing? Toys, Play and Child Development explores these and other questions. Parental attitudes and reactions toward war toys are described, as are the children's views themselves. The book examines how toys and play contribute to the development of language, imagination, and intellectual achievement and how they can effectively be used in child psychotherapy.
Review
"...this comprehensive book leaves the reader informed, satisfied and keen for more..." Julie Apfel, Times Higher Education Supplement
Synopsis
Examines the role of toys and play in child development.
Synopsis
This highly topical and compelling volume examines how toys and play contribute to the development of language, imagination, and intellectual achievement.
Synopsis
Childrenâs entertainment is a source of controversy, and toys and play are often singled out for attention, particularly war toys, sex-typed toys, and video games with aggressive themes. Are these harmful to children? Are they addictive? Can parents facilitate childrenâs learning with educational toys? Toys Play and Child Development explores these and other questions. Parental attitudes and reactions towards war toys are described, as are the childrenâs views themselves.
Description
Includes bibliographical references (p. [166]-178) and indexes.
Table of Contents
1. Introduction; 2. Imaginative play and adaptive development; 3. Play, toys, and language; 4. Educational toys, creative toys; 5. The war play debate: current issues; 6. War toys and aggressive play scenes: balanced aggression; 7. Sex differences in toy play and use of videogames; 8. Does play prepare the future?; 9. Play as healing.