let the children play

let the children play

fiction
edward w pritchard

Let the children play with minimum interference. Recess at school is the most important class of the day. While running and jumping children process what they have learned. If a child can't jump, encourage them to move as best they can. All children can experience joy by joining in or watching others playing outside.

At home letting children play outside without parental interference is a key to healthy development. It helps them work off the stress that the world imposes on them that they do not know how to process with language yet.

Our society is complex with many rules. Expectations are high for everyone. Let the children play and rejoice. Even if you can't , let your child smile; your child's childhood is precious. Let the children laugh while they can.
Play is important, let the children play.