Just Let The Kids Play, with Dr Peter Gray

The Dad Train - A podcast by Scott Davison

Compared to previous generations, today’s children have more homework, more adult-led activities and less free time to just play. According to psychologist Dr Peter Gray, this is a worrying trend that is having a negative impact on society. Dr Gray’s research shows that free-play is an important part of child development. It’s where they learn things like courage, creativity and social skills. In this interview, Dr Gray explains why it’s important for parents to step back and l...