Abuse Quote by James P. Comer
“Playing games with agreed upon rules helps children learn to live by rules, establish the delicate balance between competition andcooperation, between fair play and justice and exploitation and abuse of these for personal gain. It helps them learn to manage the warmth of winning and the hurt of losing; it helps them to believe that there will be another chance to win the next time.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Play in Child Development, 1998
Structured play teaches children rule-following, balance competition with cooperation, and resilience after loss.
In simple terms: Games teach rules, fairness, and perseverance.
Key Takeaway
Use games to build social skills.
Themes
play
rules
competition
cooperation
resilience
Mood
educational
motivational
Type
pedagogical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- classroom activities
- team sports
- family board games
Key Concepts
social learning
fairness
emotional regulation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you ensure play remains inclusive?
- What lessons from games apply to real life?
A Different Perspective
Games can reinforce negative competition if not guided.
