All in FUN! - Garner Ted Armstrong - June 1962

Garner Ted Armstrong

Childish PLAY can be mighty serious! You can let seemingly innocent "FUN" destroy your children! Read, in this article, what kind of play is best, what kind of toys, and how children's play can be a vital part of child training. "BANG! BANG!" yells a little toddler, fully equipped with Stetson hat, cowboy boots and chaps - waving two six-guns in the general direction of a playmate. "BANG! BANG!" shouts his playful opponent, bedecked with glittering two-gun holsters and badge. Adults chuckle to themselves, as they see their little children imitating their favorite TV heroes - they don't see any harm in it - the boys are "just playing!" But what about children's play? What KIND of games should children play? What kind of toys should they use? Where should they play, and with whom? Can play possibly be harmful? Can it be used as a teaching method? First, let's answer the question about the most popular form of child play today, GUN-play! - Information Supplied By: Herbert W Armstrong Library