X
theAsianparent Philippines Logo
theAsianparent Philippines Logo
EnglishFilipino
  • Building a BakuNation
  • Becoming a Parent
    • Trying to Conceive
    • Pregnancy
    • Delivery
    • Losing a Baby
    • Project Sidekicks
  • Ages & Stages
    • Baby
    • Toddler Years
    • Preschool Age
    • Kids
    • Preteen & Teen
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • News
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Health & Wellness
    • Diseases & Injuries
    • Allergies & Conditions
    • Vaccinations
  • Education
    • Preschool
    • K-12
    • Special Education Needs
  • Lifestyle Section
    • Celebrities
    • Contests & Promotions
    • Home
    • Travel and Leisure
    • Fashion
    • Fitness
    • Wellness
    • Money
  • Become a VIP
  • COVID-19
  • Press Room
  • TAP Recommends
  • Shopping

Experts encourage children to play toy guns but some moms skeptic

9 Jun, 2016
Experts encourage children to play toy guns but some moms skepticExperts encourage children to play toy guns but some moms skeptic

As it turns out your children probably will not turn out to be serial killers later in life if they’re fond of rough play and play fighting.

When it comes to video games and violence, the general consensus it seems is that it does nothing beneficial to a child’s mind. Instead, it normalizes in children violence and cultivates a violent mind.

Following the same logic, toy guns and swords and similar toys should be equally deemed harmful.

Yet, new studies say that toy guns are not only a normal part of childhood, but it should also be encouraged.

In a Courier Mail report, Dr. Jennifer Hart, an Associate Lecturer in Early Childhood Education at the University of The Sunshine Coast, said that parents have nothing to fear, and that their child will not develop any negative behavior buy playing with such toys.

In fact, she says that playing with toy guys can help assist a child social and academic development.

“Research demonstrates playful aggression within early childhood programs is beneficial” she said, “yet it is typically discouraged by parents and teachers because it is interpreted to be inappropriate or dangerous.”

Well, as it turns out, your children probably will not turn out to be serial killers later in life if they’re fond of rough play and play fighting.

As it happens, such activities even help children develop an understanding of right and wrong, trust, empathy, restraint, co-operation, conflict resolution and co-ordination.

“Many parents grew up playing cowboys and Indians and Star Wars,” Dr. Jennifer said, “and to me it’s ironic because our children are doing the same, (we think) they’re going to grow up to be serial killers when we’re perfectly normal and contribute to society and hold normal jobs.”

But some mom are not convinced.

Mom Jacqui Porter, in her Mama Mia story about the same report, remembers when her son first uttered the word “gun.” He was then three.

“At that age he didn't actually understand what a gun was and what it did but I knew and when the word left his mouth it was like part of his innocence was taken away, right there in front of me,” she said.

At the end of the day, Jacqui says, she is not comfortable encouraging her children “to play with something that has the ability to cause so much hurt to another person, even if it's just a game.”

There only one purpose guns serve, and that is to hurt.

“To me,” she says, “that's not something that a child needs to be exposed to.”

READ: Anti Bullying Act: Helping Schools Keep Your Child Safe

If you have any insights, questions or comments regarding the topic, please share them in our Comment box below or check out theAsianparent Community for more insightful parenting news and tips . Like us on Facebook and follow us on Google+ to stay up-to-date on the latest fromtheAsianparent.com Philippines!

Partner Stories
Evelyn Ng, P&G high ranking executive, shares her story as a career woman and a working mom
Evelyn Ng, P&G high ranking executive, shares her story as a career woman and a working mom
Creating an Absolute-ly Merry Christmas
Creating an Absolute-ly Merry Christmas
UV Care Launches the #ZeroWasteProject
UV Care Launches the #ZeroWasteProject
Level up your self-care with a homeland holiday getaway
Level up your self-care with a homeland holiday getaway

Got a parenting concern? Read articles or ask away and get instant answers on our app. Download theAsianparent Community on iOS or Android now!

img
Written by

Bianchi Mendoza

Become a Contributor

  • Home
  • /
  • Lifestyle Section
  • /
  • Experts encourage children to play toy guns but some moms skeptic
Share:
  • Man in China tutors son for a year, only to have him score 6/100 for math test

    Man in China tutors son for a year, only to have him score 6/100 for math test

  • Kim Seon-ho makes acting comeback months after scandal

    Kim Seon-ho makes acting comeback months after scandal

  • Man steals thousands of gift money from the wedding of his friend

    Man steals thousands of gift money from the wedding of his friend

app info
get app banner
  • Man in China tutors son for a year, only to have him score 6/100 for math test

    Man in China tutors son for a year, only to have him score 6/100 for math test

  • Kim Seon-ho makes acting comeback months after scandal

    Kim Seon-ho makes acting comeback months after scandal

  • Man steals thousands of gift money from the wedding of his friend

    Man steals thousands of gift money from the wedding of his friend

Get advice on your pregnancy and growing baby. Sign up for our newsletter
  • Pregnancy
    • Baby
    • Breastfeeding & Formula
    • Baby Names
    • Delivery
  • Parenting
    • Parent's Guide
    • Advice for Parenting Kids
    • Relationship & Sex
  • Lifestyle Section
    • Local celebs
    • Celebrities
    • Money
    • News
  • FAMILY & HOME
    • Couples
    • Weekend & Holiday Guide
    • Health
  • Building a BakuNation
    • More
      • TAP Community
      • Advertise With Us
      • Contact Us
      • Become a Contributor


    • Singapore flag Singapore
    • Thailand flag Thailand
    • Indonesia flag Indonesia
    • Philippines flag Philippines
    • Malaysia flag Malaysia
    • Sri-Lanka flag Sri Lanka
    • India flag India
    • Vietnam flag Vietnam
    • Australia flag Australia
    • Japan flag Japan
    • Nigeria flag Nigeria
    • Kenya flag Kenya
    © Copyright theAsianparent 2022. All rights reserved
    About Us|Team|Privacy Policy|Terms of Use |Sitemap HTML
    • Tools
    • Articles
    • Feed
    • Poll

    We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

    We use cookies to ensure you get the best experience. Learn MoreOk, Got it

    theAsianparent heart icon
    Nais naming magpadala ng notification sa'yo tungkol sa latest news at lifestyle update.