The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast

343. Parkour and Rough Play: Combatting Infantilization | Rafe Kelley

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Mar 27, 2023
Rafe Kelley, an entrepreneur and parkour expert, discusses the pivotal role of rough-and-tumble play in childhood development. He shares personal experiences with ADHD and how play transformed his education and life. The conversation emphasizes balancing protective parenting with adventurous exploration, the impact of technology on play, and the significance of parks and outdoor activities. Rafe also highlights how parkour encourages creativity and adaptability, promoting resilience and emotional growth in children through playful interactions.
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ANECDOTE

Rafe Kelley's Childhood

  • Rafe Kelley was diagnosed with ADHD and dyslexia, struggled in school, and got into fistfights.
  • A mentor used rough-and-tumble play and outdoor time, which helped Kelley improve drastically.
INSIGHT

Parental Roles

  • Mothers' overprotectiveness can hinder fathers' involvement with children, negatively impacting kids.
  • A balance of security from mothers and challenge from fathers is crucial, depending on individual temperaments.
ANECDOTE

Roughhousing as Therapy

  • As a teen, Kelley observed a deep need for rough-and-tumble play in younger children.
  • He helped a friend's younger brother cope with grief through roughhousing, becoming a gymnastics coach later.
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