The Value of Play
You say that you love your children,
You say that you love your children,
And are concerned that they learn today?
And are concerned that they learn today?
So are we - That's why we're providing
So are we - That's why we're providing
A variety of kinds of play.
A variety of kinds of play.
You are asking what's the value
You are asking what's the value
Of having your children play?
Of having your children play?
Your daughter's creating a tower,
Your daughter's creating a tower,
She may be a builder someday.
She may be a builder someday.
You're asking me the value
You're asking me the value
of blocks and sand and clay?
of blocks and sand and clay?
Your children are solving problems,
Your children are solving problems,
They will use that skill every day.
They will use that skill every day.
You're saying that you don't want your son
You're saying that you don't want your son
To play in that sissy way.
To play in that sissy way.
He's learning to cuddle a doll,
He's learning to cuddle a doll,
He may be a father someday.
He may be a father someday.
You're questioning the learning centers,
You're questioning the learning centers,
They just look like useless play.
They just look like useless play.
Your children are making choices,
Your children are making choices,
They'll be on their own someday.
They'll be on their own someday.
You're worried your children aren't learning
You're worried your children aren't learning
And later they'll have to pay.
And later they'll have to pay.
They are learning a pattern for learning,
They are learning a pattern for learning,
For they'll be learners always!
For they'll be learners always!
~by Laurie Monopoli~
~by Laurie Monopoli~