From Our Partners. Adults expect us to care about what they have to say, but they do not reciprocate and listen to teens. For example, we might say: I become bored with activities, conversations and situations that do not interest me. It is a pity that Freud did not more assiduously follow up his original trauma-informed theory likely due to the ostrasization , though he slowly moved back to it eventually. But play is not just essential for kids; it can be an important source of relaxation and stimulation for adults as well. Through regular play, we learn to trust one another and feel safe.
The Benefits of Play for Adults
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The pain and confusion greatly reduced. Through regular play, we learn to trust one another and feel safe. I blurt out inappropriate comments without considering the possible consequences. I put things off until the last minute, but the last-minute adrenaline rush makes the task possible, more interesting, and stimulating.
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Negative self-talk disempowers us and makes us feel like we have no control over our lives — like victims. Play can also stimulate your imagination, helping you adapt and solve problems. No words can express how much this widespread attitude frustrates me. Have you heard about the group of middle school students who conceptualized an app to help blind and visually-challenged students learn at school? When we bury our emotions, we lose touch with who we really are, because our feelings are an integral part of us.
We love writing and sharing our thoughts with the world, and we deserve more than to be cast off as pesky, self-important teens. I find myself wanting to ask adults, "Wasn't there ever a time in your lives when you were only teens wanting a voice, too? How are we supposed to solve the world's future problems when we've been blocked out of participating in today's society by imperious adults? I allow piles of work to accumulate because I can't get organized.
