Children all around the world like to play. Most of us believe that it is important for children to play and provide them vast variety of toys. Psychologists study children’s play and try to understand the purpose of the play. They classify children’s play in different ways. Pretend play is usually referred to children playing [...]
Posted on May 5th, 2008 by A child
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Do computers have the potential to change the way children think? Teaching methods are associated and influenced by psychological theories of child development. Although progressive methods of teaching are already partly exercised in the present education system, traditional methods are still in use. Implementation of computers into classroom requires reconsideration of today’s teaching methods. There [...]
Posted on May 2nd, 2008 by A child
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Attachment is a strong bond between two people. Such special relationships should have been formed with a partner, parents, children or a friend and it created combination of feelings that contributed to mental life. Problems with relationships can affect the way people feel about themselves and their lives.
Attachment theory that was developed by Bowlby stated [...]
Posted on April 28th, 2008 by A child
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Rough-and-tumble play is a fighting and chasing play. Rough-and-tumble play can be noted from 3 years on through to adolescence. Children’s behavior in rough-and-tumble play differ from a real fight. Play is usually accompanied by smiling and laughter. It usually occurs between friends and they do not hit each other hard. Participants stay together after [...]
Posted on April 26th, 2008 by A child
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