If you are going to take away war toys, then what are you to replace them with? Children need to feel courageous, brave, and assertive. They need to feel strong; that is the purpose of their play.
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"If you are going to take away war toys, then what are you to replace them with? Children need to feel courageous, brave, and assertive. They need to feel strong; that is the purpose of their play." — Brian Sutton-Smith #warpeace
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If you are going to take away war toys, then what are you to replace them with? Children need to feel courageous, brave, and assertive. They need to feel strong; that is the purpose of their play. — Brian Sutton-Smith
About Brian Sutton-Smith
Brian Sutton-Smith was a Psychologist from New Zealand (1924–2015).
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Who said "If you are going to take away war toys, then what are you to replace them with?…"?
This quote is attributed to Brian Sutton-Smith, a Psychologist from New Zealand.
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Brian Sutton-Smith lived from 1924 – 2015.
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