The British Psychological Society have published a position paper on this: see the news release and the position paper at these links.
Our Division of Educational and Child Psychology says in the position paper that unstructured play, led by children themselves, is critical to encouraging wellbeing and development.
Dr Gavin Morgan, Chair of the DECP, said: “The benefits of play for children, including older children, have been well documented by educational psychologists, and it is crucial that this part of their development isn’t taken away as a punishment for misbehaviour or to complete unfinished work.”
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