The War Play Dilemma: What Every Parent and Teacher Needs to Know (Early Childhood Education Series)

Using a developmental and sociopolitical viewpoint, the authors examine five possible strategies for resolving the war play dilemma and show which best satisfy both points of view: banning war play; taking a laissez-faire approach; allowing war play with specified limits; actively facilitating war play; and limiting war play while providing alternative ways to work on the issues. New for the Second Edition:

* More anecdotal material about adultsÂ’ and childrenÂ’s experiences with war play, including examples from both home and school settings.
* Greater emphasis on the impact of media and commercialization on childrenÂ’s war play, including recent trends in media, programming, marketing, and war toys.
* Expanded discussion about the importance of the distinction between imitative and creative war play.
* Summary boxes of key points directed at teachers or parents.
* New information about violent video games, media cross feeding, and gender development and sex-role stereotyping.
* A more extensive list of resources and further reading for adults and children.