When children turn a stick into a sword or a bow, they aren't promoting harm—they're stepping into a world of make-believe.
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If the idea of children playing aggressively, brandishing weapons and play-fighting makes you uncomfortable, then this is for you.
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According to child psychologist Michael Thompson, Phd, research shows no link between battle play in childhood and real-life aggression.
Instead, weapons play allows children to experience a range of emotions, from fear to heroism, and gives them the space to work through ideas about themselves and their world.
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