At that time, through relaxed, enjoyable play activities, they finally get the chance to explore and expand the knowledge and skills they are acquiring in school according to their own individual inclinations and inspirations - and as a result, they gradually develop their own unique insights and innovations. Furthermore, schools are not ordinarily geared toward encouraging cooperation. Given their mandate, academic institutions tend to focus heavily on intellectual skills, and interpersonal skills sometimes get very scant attention. Consequently, it is not until they come home and engage in recreational activities that many children get the chance to learn how to get along with their peers. It is largely through play that they develop the capacity to take the perspective of another person, to share ideas and information, and to coordinate efforts in a pleasant and productive fashion.
Society needs knowledgeable, skillful people in order to function.
It also needs creative, cooperative people in order to flourish. Therefore, it is imperative that parents supplement the school experience by providing plenty of opportunities for imaginative and interpersonal play. While teachers are charged with producing competent citizens, it is mothers and fathers who must ensure that their children grow up to be complete, caring human beings as well. 2000 Discovery Toys, Inc.