Why do kids love it when parents, or other caregivers, play monster and scare them ?
Dr Emily Freeman from the
School of Psychology studies the role of play between parents
and children and how this lays the foundations for positive child developmental
outcomes.
In an interview to the Journal Fatherly, by New York journalist Lexi Krupp last week, Dr Freeman suggests kids enjoy how "the jolt of fear escalates regular play into exhilarating drama, without the risk of real danger." They get the heart beat and the excitement while staying in a safe environment.
The article is now available for online view:
