Essay On Digital Play

One thing that children do very well is play; yet it can be difficult to define behaviors are considered play with the introduction of technology based games This paper will discuss what components make up children’s by describing the types of play and their functions, how play has changed with the rise of globalization and the digital play, and will conclude with the developmental ramifications of these changes.

As stated in lecture, there are a numerous types of play children engage in which is directed related to development. Younger children will participate in such activities such as role playing, play fighting, rough and tumble, As children get older, their play will manifest by making and using small things to create model words which leads to creating an imaginary world that is fantasy, utopian, or a reveal of the real world. As the child …show more content…
This rise in digital play is making it easier for children from all over the world to play a game with each, which has the potential to allow children to learn about other countries cultures and cultivate cross-cultural friendships. On the other hand, globalization is also making it easier for anyone and everyone to participate in this area of play, specifically in massive, multiplayer online games (MMOGs). This evolution of play has blurred the line on what make a game for children or for adults. Its is because of this, children are playing adult games and adults are playing children 's games. An example of this was first noticed in the Club Penguin game walkthrough that was watched in class. In the video, the narrator 's acted like children by speaking quickly and at a higher pitch, by moving to different areas of the game at a fast pace, and by talking to the viewer in a friendly and inviting manner. This video has the potential to give the child player hope that they would be able to play Club Penguin with their new