Does Play Serve a Purpose?Are Early Friendships Stable

question 159

Multiple Choice

Does play serve a purpose?Are early friendships stable?

• A) No, it is a simple pleasure of childhood.
• B) Yes, it serves many important functions.
• C) Not until the age of 3 or older, when the child can learn from it cognitively.
• D) No, because not all children in all cultures demonstrate play.

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