Children have real understanding only of that which they invent themselves, and each time that we try to teach them too quickly, we keep them from reinventing it themselves.
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Children's games constitute the most admirable social institutions. The game of marbles, for instance, as played by boys, contains an extremely complex system of rules - that is to say, a code of laws, a jurisprudence of its own.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Children's games are valuable social structures that reflect complex rules and systems.
Jean Piaget highlights the sophistication inherent in children's games, such as marbles, as they embody organized systems of rules that reflect social norms and laws. This complexity indicates that even in play, children engage in significant social learning, suggesting that these games serve as foundational institutions for understanding social behavior and moral principles.
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ChildrenGamesSocial InstitutionsRulesLawLearning
In practice
Example use cases
During a discussion on childhood development, one might say, 'Just as Jean Piaget noted, children's games are rich with social learning opportunities.'
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