Children

Hello Everyone!

For this week’s discussion post, you are required to reflect on the article and video from the following weblink: https://bcchr.ca/research/stories/five-reasons-why-kids-need-risk-fear-and-excitement-play

The link provides an overview on the top five reasons why parents should let their kids play outside, explore, and take some risks according to Dr. Mariana Brussoni, an investigator with BC Children’s Hospital. After reading the article and watching the video, answer the following question in your initial post: 

Do you agree with Dr. Brussoni statement that the benefits of risky play outweigh costs/risks? Do you think that outdoor play areas are used just as much as when you were a child? What impact do you believe COVID-19 has had on children’s outdoor play activities?

In addition, respond to a thread created by one of your peers and build upon your peer’s comments by offering additional insights, fact-based evidence from the text, or a different way of thinking about the material. Simply agreeing or disagreeing will not merit full marks.

 Reminders:

Step 1: Your initial post must be completed and posted by Friday, Nov 27 at noon (to give time for others to read and consider their responses to you),

• • You will only be able to view your peers’ posts after you have published your own thread