There is a local PBS program called "A Place of Our Own"- I was channel surfing and I stopped when I heard the host of the show promoting a
R and T play area in the home for children.
She stated that it promoted social interaction and getting kids to play and know what social behavior was acceptable with kids participating in those kinds of activities.
I was kinda shocked when I heard this-growing up we had to learn about standing tough and learning how to deal with running around and possibly getting hurt when we did.
I thought this was pretty cool and if I had kids I would think that this kind of play is quite all right - the host also suggested that the parents sit down before hand and explain to the children what kind of behavior was o.k. and which wasn't.
Good ideas for families with many kids.
