My 10-year-old daughter has stopped playing with dolls because friends say it's babyish and I see her growing up too fast, losing something precious.
More people experience this than they realize.
The child is sacrificing authentic joy for social acceptance, a trade that signals the culture's failure to protect the sacred time of childhood.
“Where Are You with Play and learning — Vygotsky and beyond?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.