The Importance of Play and Leisure
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What is one of the five characteristics of play according to Rubin et al.?

  • Play must have a clear end goal.
  • Play is intrinsically motivated. (correct)
  • Play is only for children.
  • Play is always competitive.
  • Leisure activities are typically unpaid and meaningless.

    False (B)

    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.

    <p>25</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common concern regarding media and children's play?

    <p>Media use replaces traditional play. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the neighborhood types with their characteristics regarding play spaces:

    <p>New subdivisions = Minimal outdoor play due to lack of spaces Working-class neighborhoods = More outdoor play areas Gated communities = Safe, well-maintained play areas Low-income areas = Children often play in streets and parks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Children's outdoor play spaces are increasing due to more safety measures.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What social concern limits children's spontaneous play?

    <p>Safety concerns</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the roles young caregivers often take on?

    <p>Emotional support (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The majority of young caregivers self-identify their role.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of conditions do care recipients of young caregivers often experience?

    <p>Frailty, long-term illness, mental illness, or recovery from accidents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Young caregivers typically spend an average of ______ hours per week providing care.

    <p>14–27</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following types of support provided by young caregivers with their descriptions:

    <p>Monitoring = Emotional support and accompanying relatives to appointments Maintenance = Household duties and meal preparation Management = Scheduling appointments and administering medication</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguishes child work from child labour?

    <p>Child labour involves exploitative conditions. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Most child labour cases are found in North America.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main reasons for children's involvement in agricultural work in North America?

    <p>Cultural norms emphasizing work as central to life.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The 'triple burden' faced by girls includes school, work, and ______.

    <p>household chores</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the impact of young caregivers to their descriptions:

    <p>Stress and anxiety = Psychological impact of caregiving activities 14-27 hours/week = Equivalent to a part-time job Cultural stigma = Barrier to support for young caregivers Recognition issues = Lack of acknowledgment for their contributions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What unintended consequence might result from banning child labour?

    <p>Increased family separations (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Children believe that outright bans on child labour are the best solution for their involvement in work.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common motivation for children to engage in work according to their own perspective?

    <p>Financial support for families.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the medical model of disability focus on?

    <p>Personal pathological conditions needing intervention. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The social model of disability emphasizes the personal impairment of individuals.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the consequence of higher social class status (SES) on children's health care?

    <p>Faster diagnoses and better treatment.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Suicide is the _____ leading cause of death among Canadian youth.

    <p>second</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which age group is diagnosed with ADHD more commonly?

    <p>10–14 years old (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Match the following issues with their related statistics:

    <p>Obesity = Tripled prevalence since 1980s in Canada ADHD = Higher medication rates in North America Mental Health = 1 in 7 adolescents affected globally Gender and Mental Health = Higher depression rates among females</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How is children's agency in health characterized?

    <p>Children actively participate in mutual pretense. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Lower socioeconomic status (SES) provides faster access to health care resources for children.

    <p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Flashcards

    Importance of Play

    Play is crucial for development and well-being. It's intrinsically motivated, pleasurable, and actively engaging.

    Leisure Activities

    Meaningful unpaid activities, like hobbies, sports, or travel. Usually associated with adults.

    Children's Play Spaces

    Outdoor play areas for children are decreasing, often replaced by adult-controlled environments.

    Media and Play

    Media use can potentially replace traditional play, reducing children's personal experiences.

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    Organized Play

    Structured leisure activities aimed at developing skills for adulthood.

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    Children's Right to Play

    Children have a right to leisure, play, and cultural activities.

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    Play and Safety

    Safety concerns often limit children's outdoor and unsupervised play. This creates restrictions on children's freedom.

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    Play and Urban Design

    Urban areas often prioritize vehicles over child-friendly spaces, reducing potential play areas.

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    Young Caregiver

    A child, youth, or young adult who provides care and support to a family member with a condition like frailty, illness, or disability.

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    Caregiving Roles

    Young caregivers may provide emotional support, practical tasks like childcare or household chores, and administrative support like scheduling appointments.

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    Why Don't Young Caregivers Identify Themselves?

    Young caregivers often don't recognize themselves as caregivers, seeing it as a natural family duty. Stigma and fear of mistreatment can also discourage them from disclosing.

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    Impacts on Young Caregivers

    Young caregivers can experience mental health risks like anxiety and stress due to the demands of caregiving, lack of recognition, and difficulty balancing responsibilities.

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    Time Commitment

    Young caregivers often dedicate 14-27 hours a week to caregiving, equivalent to a part-time job, adding pressure to their lives.

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    Child Labour vs. Child Work

    Child labour refers to harmful or exploitative work, often in dangerous conditions, especially for children under 12. Child work, on the other hand, involves light, non-exploitative tasks that are not harmful to the child, such as chores or babysitting.

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    Global Trends in Child Labour

    Child labour is most prevalent in Africa, with one in four children aged 5-14 engaged in it. Globally, one in ten children is involved in child labour.

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    Reasons for Child Labour

    Poverty, caregiver illness or loss of income, and informal sector work encouraged by parents often lead to child labour.

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    Unpaid Labour: Young Caregivers

    Young caregivers perform monitoring, maintenance, and management tasks, putting in an average of 14-27 hours per week, equivalent to a part-time job.

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    Impact of Young Caregiving

    Caregiving tasks often lead to stress, anxiety, and lack of recognition for young caregivers.

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    Gender and Child Labour

    Girls are disproportionately affected by child labour, facing the "triple burden" of school, work, and household chores. Domestic work, often overlooked, contributes to this burden.

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    Risks for Girls in Child Labour

    Girls involved in child labour are at higher risk of poverty, exclusion from education, and other social and economic disadvantages.

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    Children’s Perspective on Work

    Some children view work as a source of independence, financial support for their families, and a way to escape boredom. They value fair pay, respect, recognition, and safe working conditions.

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    Health as a Social Construction

    Health is shaped by social, historical, and cultural factors, making it subjective and not just a biological state.

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    Biomedical View of Health

    Health is approached objectively and normatively, focusing on measurable physical and mental illness.

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    Children's Agency in Health

    Children are recognized as knowledgeable about their health experiences, even in serious illness.

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    Social Model of Disability

    Disability is caused by societal barriers and lack of accessibility, not the individual's impairment.

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    Higher SES Benefits in Health

    Children from higher socioeconomic backgrounds receive faster diagnoses, better treatments, and ongoing advocacy.

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    Obesity Epidemic

    Obesity rates are rising globally, with social factors contributing to the issue.

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    Mental Health Challenges in Adolescents

    One out of seven adolescents faces mental health issues, with LGBTQ+ youth and those with disabilities facing greater challenges.

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    Gender Gap in Mental Health

    Depression rates are higher in females, while males have higher suicide rates, highlighting gender disparities in mental health.

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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.

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