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What is one of the five characteristics of play according to Rubin et al.?
What is one of the five characteristics of play according to Rubin et al.?
Leisure activities are typically unpaid and meaningless.
Leisure activities are typically unpaid and meaningless.
False
Name the article that recognizes children's right to leisure and play.
Name the article that recognizes children's right to leisure and play.
Article 31
Only _____ percent of children play outdoors compared to 80% of their parents.
Only _____ percent of children play outdoors compared to 80% of their parents.
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What is a common concern regarding media and children's play?
What is a common concern regarding media and children's play?
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Match the neighborhood types with their characteristics regarding play spaces:
Match the neighborhood types with their characteristics regarding play spaces:
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Children's outdoor play spaces are increasing due to more safety measures.
Children's outdoor play spaces are increasing due to more safety measures.
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What social concern limits children's spontaneous play?
What social concern limits children's spontaneous play?
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What is one of the roles young caregivers often take on?
What is one of the roles young caregivers often take on?
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The majority of young caregivers self-identify their role.
The majority of young caregivers self-identify their role.
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What type of conditions do care recipients of young caregivers often experience?
What type of conditions do care recipients of young caregivers often experience?
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Young caregivers typically spend an average of ______ hours per week providing care.
Young caregivers typically spend an average of ______ hours per week providing care.
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Match the following types of support provided by young caregivers with their descriptions:
Match the following types of support provided by young caregivers with their descriptions:
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What distinguishes child work from child labour?
What distinguishes child work from child labour?
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Most child labour cases are found in North America.
Most child labour cases are found in North America.
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What is one of the main reasons for children's involvement in agricultural work in North America?
What is one of the main reasons for children's involvement in agricultural work in North America?
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The 'triple burden' faced by girls includes school, work, and ______.
The 'triple burden' faced by girls includes school, work, and ______.
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Match the impact of young caregivers to their descriptions:
Match the impact of young caregivers to their descriptions:
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What unintended consequence might result from banning child labour?
What unintended consequence might result from banning child labour?
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Children believe that outright bans on child labour are the best solution for their involvement in work.
Children believe that outright bans on child labour are the best solution for their involvement in work.
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What is a common motivation for children to engage in work according to their own perspective?
What is a common motivation for children to engage in work according to their own perspective?
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What does the medical model of disability focus on?
What does the medical model of disability focus on?
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The social model of disability emphasizes the personal impairment of individuals.
The social model of disability emphasizes the personal impairment of individuals.
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What is the consequence of higher social class status (SES) on children's health care?
What is the consequence of higher social class status (SES) on children's health care?
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Suicide is the _____ leading cause of death among Canadian youth.
Suicide is the _____ leading cause of death among Canadian youth.
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Which age group is diagnosed with ADHD more commonly?
Which age group is diagnosed with ADHD more commonly?
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Match the following issues with their related statistics:
Match the following issues with their related statistics:
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How is children's agency in health characterized?
How is children's agency in health characterized?
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Lower socioeconomic status (SES) provides faster access to health care resources for children.
Lower socioeconomic status (SES) provides faster access to health care resources for children.
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Study Notes
Importance of Play and Leisure
- Leisure is unpaid, meaningful activities like sports, hobbies, or travel. Adults often engage more freely.
- Play is seen as a primarily child-focused activity.
- Play has five characteristics: intrinsically motivated, self-chosen, easily stopped, focused on process over product, and pleasurable.
Evolutionary Need for Play
- Play is universal to all animals.
- Play stimulates beneficial hormones and brain development.
Westernized Notions of Play
- Play is often monitored and controlled by adults to encourage competence and safety, restricting spontaneous play.
Fear 1: Is "Play" Gone?
- There's a shift to adults managing and structuring play.
- Safety concerns limit outdoor, unsupervised play.
- Child outdoor play areas have decreased; only 25% of children play outside compared to 80% of adults.
Spaces of Play
- Newer subdivisions have less outdoor space and often no play areas.
- Working-class neighborhoods frequently have more outdoor play areas.
- Gated communities typically have safe, well-maintained play areas.
- Low-income neighborhoods often have parks and streets as primary play areas.
- Urban design prioritizes cars over child-friendly spaces.
Fear 2: Media Replacement
- Media use replaces traditional play, vulnerability increases.
- Children are closely watched for safety, yet restricted media use also limits play time.
Organized Play
- Structured play, often focused on education or development.
- 86% of Canadian children (ages 6-17) are involved in extracurricular activities.
- Gender and socioeconomic factors influence type and participation in organized activities.
Children's Rights to Play
- Article 31 recognizes a child's right to leisure, play, and cultural activities.
- Societal restrictions may infringe upon this right.
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This quiz explores the significance of play and leisure activities in childhood and adulthood. It discusses the evolution of play, its characteristics, and the impact of societal changes on how play is perceived and facilitated. Dive into the dynamics of play and its implications for development and well-being.
