Comments on: Rough & Tumble Play

By: hchev

hchev — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 20:41:56 +0000

That’s a really interesting take on the issue- and a very plausible theory.

By: cdavidson25

cdavidson25 — Wed, 04 Apr 2012 16:31:34 +0000

Consider it to be one of the most primal and primitive forms of play. As we can’t look very far into the past for examples, why not take a look at the animal kingdom. You can often find animals domesticated and wild playing in such a manner at a young age. It teaches them life skills that they will need to rely on eventually. Although many humans (not all) have little need for these skills, it can be interpreted as a primal and instinctual self defense.

By: annaraskolnikoff

annaraskolnikoff — Tue, 03 Apr 2012 16:03:22 +0000

Yaaay! I’m so clever even though I didn’t take this class :P:P:P:P

By: hchev

hchev — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:56:49 +0000

Absolutely, we talked in class about how rough and tumble play helps people understand physical boundaries and know what is ‘play’ and what’s ‘going to far’.

By: annaraskolnikoff

annaraskolnikoff — Mon, 02 Apr 2012 18:09:07 +0000

I think that rough play is crucial for us to understand what is real aggression, where the boundary lies, what hurts people for real, how to apologize and be ready to take a blow from someone and know they didn’t mean it that is my take, no idea if it has anything to do with reality…