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From: smuga@mtuxo.UUCP (j.smuga)
Newsgroups: net.kids
Subject: Re: How many hours should children play?
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Date: Fri, 14-Jun-85 13:08:14 EDT
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I wonder, does your child seem to be unhappy with her present schedule?
Is she bored, restless, or perhaps shy of other children?  If your wife
is happy with the status quo, and the child shows no ill effects, why
press for change?

On the other hand, I have encouraged my daughters, now 6 and 8, to spend
part of their play time outside with the other kids on the block.  I think
they derive a sense of belonging from joining in with the play of the others,
and it is good for them to be friendly with their neighbors.  Also, they have
some independence this way; they can decide when they want to go out or
come back into the house.
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