The Self-Motivated Kid by Shimi Kang

Author:Shimi Kang [Kang, Shimi]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Penguin Publishing Group
Published: 2015-08-18T00:00:00+00:00

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Create a Favorable Environment for Play (Get Out of the Way!)

In the past, parents didn’t have to work hard to create a favorable environment for their children to play in. Often, all they had to do was open the door. Now children have become accustomed to glittery customized dolls, cars that speak, hyperrealistic video games, and LEGO that comes with detailed instructions. But let me remind you: children love to play, it can cost nothing, you don’t need a lot of stuff to make it happen, and you don’t need any special instructions. Play doesn’t even require toys. Commercial toys may actually get in the way of play. In general, the simpler the toys (which usually means those that are less expensive), the more divergent the play. Household items, old clothes, a stick, and whatever children find outside are ideal for play.

Interestingly, free play actually requires more focus from children, and more presence from parents who participate in their children’s free play. And that’s real presence—not checking your email on your phone. When an activity is unstructured, children (and participating parents) must be engaged intellectually and emotionally; otherwise, they would never be able to sustain that play. While children need no preparation for play, participating parents need to clear their decks.

Other crucial factors that contribute to creating a favorable environment for play are (1) limiting screen time (which we discussed in Chapter 5) and (2) not allowing homework to interfere with play.

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