The Importance of Play

Mario R.J. Corbin

doi:10.21427/d7cb36

The Importance of Play

Mario R.J. Corbin

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Abstract

“Play makes an important contribution to the social development of an infant. It allows the individual to gain personal knowledge of other group members; permits certain social skills to be practiced, such as fighting, without risk of injury; and helps the individual to establish long term friendships.” Vince Smith (2003: 86)

Original language	English
Article number	6
Journal	ITB Journal
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.21427/d7cb36
Publication status	Published - 2007
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

play
culture
language
mind

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