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Play in the Past and Present
All aspects of children’s lives in the eighteenth century were
purposeful. Boys and girls performed tasks inside the domestic sphere of the
home as well as in the public sphere. Daily chores of chopping wood, taking
care of livestock, helping with maintenance of the home, and buying supplies in
town had to be completed to ensure the family’s survival. Leisure was allowed
only after work was completed, and even then, children’s minds were not at
rest. Playing with toys and games was not just for fun; these objects were
meant to educate, which mirrors the philosophy that play could be used
didactically to enhance children’s cognitive development.
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Declaration of conflicts of interest
The authors declare no conflicts of interest.Corresponding author email
cowgrl09@gmail.comLead author country
- United States
Lead author job role
- Practitioner/Professional
Lead author institution
Town of Wytheville Department of MuseumsHuman Participants
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