A Small Child Asks His Babysitter If He Can Play

question 98

Multiple Choice

A small child asks his babysitter if he can play "tag." The child means the simple outdoor game wherein one player chases the other players until she can "tag" one of them with her hand to trade roles. However, the babysitter is confused and goes to the entertainment center to look for a DVD or a video game named "Tag." What phenomenon could be responsible for this confusion?

• A) the increase in leisure time spontaneity
• B) the popularity of simple outdoor activities
• C) the commercialization of leisure
• D) the decline of public life
• E) the formalization of recreation

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