
343. Parkour and Rough Play: Combatting Infantilization | Rafe Kelley
The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast
The Importance of Play and Provocation in Developing Emotional Regulation
The ability to tolerate and respond to provocation is crucial for emotional regulation later in life. Through playful interactions like wrestling, individuals learn to regulate their emotional responses within the boundaries of acceptable play. This helps in laying the groundwork for civilized interactions, including in relationships such as marriage, where serious conversations require emotional regulation. Playful provocations teach individuals to calibrate their responses, bring conflicts to an end, and return to normal life, fostering the ability to address important matters without fear of perpetual conflict.
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