Boys miss out in play.GIRLS under five enjoy more varied play, which helps their development, while boys miss out, new research suggests. More girls are allowed to read, play rough and tumble The first use of the term Rough and Tumble for fighting dates back to the early 1700s in the North American frontier. Rough and Tumble fighting was the original American No Holds Barred underground hybrid "sport" that had but one rule - you win by knocking the man out or making him , dress up and play with dolls every day. But the research found that 15% of parents with sons felt certain activities were not suitable for boys, especially trying on clothes or playing with dolls or action figures. David Whitebread from Cambridge University Cambridge University, at Cambridge, England, one of the oldest English-language universities in the world. Originating in the early 12th cent. (legend places its origin even earlier than that of Oxford Univ. said: "Potentially boys are losing out in vital areas of their development that girls are thriving thrive intr.v. thrived or throve , thrived or thriv·en , thriv·ing, thrives 1. To make steady progress; prosper. 2. in. All children need balanced exposure to different kinds of play to aid their development and understanding." Dr Whitebread added: "Evidence clearly demonstrates the importance of play in the lives of young children is strongly associated with their development. For children to mature and progress, it is vital to create opportunities for them to take part in a wide variety of different play types." |
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