Perception Gap

Comfortable with uncertainty and ambiguity

In control of their environment

Powerful and competent (correct)

Mastery over content and physical challenges

Children's play is not weighed with the same cognitive and moral scales as adults (correct)

Assessment of children's play opens channels for discussion about issues such as violence and fearful things

Adults cannot define play from the same perspective as children

Children strive to feel powerful and competent during many stages of life

Comfort with uncertainty and ambiguity, and taking moderate risks (correct)

Feeling powerful and competent, and achieving mastery over challenges

Testing and refuting cultural norms, and challenging boundaries

Being in control of their environment, and learning to be comfortable with uncertainty