According to a study of 4,000 American parents, many feel compelled to drop their tasks and engage in play at their child's request, feeling guilt if they don’t.
Rebecca Onion pointed out that many parents feel failure and inadequacy if they don’t want to or can't engage in constant play with their children.
A pre-k teacher noted that children with overly involved parents might actually be less creative, as their play tends to be too directed by adults.
David Lancy, an anthropologist, found that in many cultures, it is normal for parents not to engage directly in play with their children.
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