Although not a parent myself, it has been my experience that kids tend to 'regulate' their own scheduled time and play time based on their interests.
For example, I have a nephew who loves taking swimming classes during the summer (huge here in Arizona) but would have nothing to do with the karate classes his parents enrolled him in.
When I hand a niece or nephew a toy or so-called educational toy, they use it for its 'intended' purpose for about five minutes before their little imaginations take over. I have a nephew who is a fan of Zoobs and he is always more inclined to build a whacked out building over than the mountain climber in the instructions.
And despite one nephew's Batman or Spiderman costume, I have never played the Joker or Catwoman during playtime. Instead, I've been cast in the roles of Frozen Monster Girl and Walking Meatloaf -- which to my knowledge -- are characters that have never made it to the Silver Screen.
Imagination seems to be the method by which these children self regulate and exert self-control and discipline because we all must adhere to a structure of their making.
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Although not a parent myself, it has been my experience that kids tend to 'regulate' their own scheduled time and play time based on their interests.
For example, I have a nephew who loves taking swimming classes during the summer (huge here in Arizona) but would have nothing to do with the karate classes his parents enrolled him in.
When I hand a niece or nephew a toy or so-called educational toy, they use it for its 'intended' purpose for about five minutes before their little imaginations take over. I have a nephew who is a fan of Zoobs and he is always more inclined to build a whacked out building over than the mountain climber in the instructions.
And despite one nephew's Batman or Spiderman costume, I have never played the Joker or Catwoman during playtime. Instead, I've been cast in the roles of Frozen Monster Girl and Walking Meatloaf -- which to my knowledge -- are characters that have never made it to the Silver Screen.
Imagination seems to be the method by which these children self regulate and exert self-control and discipline because we all must adhere to a structure of their making.
March 10, 2008 - 8:28amThis Comment
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