Interaction in Parent-Child Play: Common Misconceptions

The directing and teaching mistakes parents make when playing with children, and the contribution of letting the child lead to language development.

Being a Play Partner

Playing is the child's way of making sense of the world. Child Dev. Specialist Meryem Altuntaş (@cg.meryemaltuntass) states that parents constantly controlling the play ('take the red car', 'what color is this?') reduces the child's enjoyment and learning motivation. The child must lead the play.

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