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Peter Gray: The Psychology of Play
The Hannah Frankman Podcast
Childhood Play and Future Careers
The chapter explores how a child's interests during play can heavily influence their future career choices, based on studies at Sudbury Valley School and with unschoolers. It highlights the importance of allowing children to explore various activities without parental intervention to foster passionate interests that guide their future paths. The discussion also touches on the benefits of childhood play in developing children's internal locus of control and creativity, while raising concerns about the decline in play and freedom for children and its impact on innovation and mental well-being.
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