Episode Summary:
Let’s talk about what play really is. We will look at it both from a scholarly and a Biblical POV.
United Nation’s Committee on the Rights of the Child’s definition:
“‘Play’:  Children’s play is any behaviour, activity or process initiated, controlled and structured by children themselves; it takes place whenever and wherever opportunities arise. Caregivers may contribute to the creation of environments in which play takes place, but play itself is non-compulsory, driven by intrinsic motivation and undertaken for its own sake, rather than as a means to an end. Play involves the exercise of autonomy, physical, mental or emotional activity, and has the potential to take infinite forms, either in groups or alone. These forms will change and be adapted throughout the course of childhood. The key characteristics of play are fun, uncertainty, challenge, flexibility and non-productivity. Together, these factors contribute to the enjoyment it produces and the consequent incentive to continue to play. While play is often considered non-essential, the Committee reaffirms that it is a fundamental and vital dimension of the pleasure of childhood, as well as an essential component of physical, social, cognitive, emotional and spiritual development.”
(As defined in UN’s General Comment #17 on article 31)
Biblically play is seen in times of peace, restoration, and celebration. It is also deeply connected to Sabbath which demonstrates trusting God to remain in control as you take time to glorify him through enjoying the life he has given you.
We also look at the concepts of free-play & guided-play.

Verses from the episode:
2 Samuel 6:14
Isaiah 11
Zechariah 8:5

Links from the episode:
Dr. Stuart Brown’s 7 Characteristics of Play
University of Cambridge’s Research Center Play in Education, Development, and Learning (PEDAL)

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