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Report RE: superhero and gun play
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RE: superhero and gun play - 16-01-09 09:55
by: Mrs. A
Bob the builder i am a nursery manager! first of all i would never ask someone this sort of question in an interview, as it has been shown here is obviously a very personal oppinion and each persons views on this should be respected. I would not activly encourage children to play with guns and nor would i force any of my staff to partake in this type of role play if they didn't feel comfortable doing so. You are right when you say we should be role models to the child we care for part of which is showing acceptance and understanding (e.g. not making children feel guilty for simply playing) as well as showing children that certain activites and games will have boundries and that their acts might effect other. We also have a responsibilty to prepare children for the real world can not and should not shelter them for ever, they will see guns in the media so why pretend that we don't? Isn't it better to teach them about it and how to be responsible rather than to ignore the situation?