Well, I heard a playing doctor story where a little girl used her dolls as patients. She made little beds for them out of cardboard boxes and then carefully examined each doll. She would announce what was 'wrong' with them, like 'this doll has a tummy ache' and then she'd give them pretend medicine made from colored water in tiny cups. It was really cute how she was mimicking what she saw real doctors do.
One fantasy playing doctor story could be about a group of kids in a magical forest. They find a little fairy who is injured. Using their imagination and some natural elements like flower petals as bandages and dew as medicine, they play at being doctors to heal the fairy. It's a sweet and innocent story full of magic.
It could mean using family stories in a sort of exploratory or creative way, like a doctor examines a patient. Maybe you're delving deep into the details, trying to diagnose the emotions, relationships, or patterns within the family stories.
One 'playing doctor' story could be about kids in a pretend hospital. They take turns being the doctor and the patient. The 'doctor' checks the 'patient's' temperature with a toy thermometer, listens to their heart with a toy stethoscope, and gives advice like 'drink more water' or 'get some rest'. It's a simple and innocent way of playing.
Kids like playing doctor stories because it gives them a sense of power and control. They get to be in charge like the adults they see in real doctor - patient situations.
Parents and guardians need to have open and honest conversations with kids about appropriate and inappropriate behavior. Teach them about privacy and boundaries from an early age. Also, be involved in their playtime. If they are playing doctor, guide them towards positive and healthy play scenarios, like taking care of a teddy bear patient.
Definitely not ethical. Doctors are bound by a code of conduct. Their role is to provide medical care, not engage in sexual relationships. When there is any form of sexual involvement, it can cloud their judgment, undermine the patient's trust, and potentially lead to malpractice or abuse of power. It goes against the very essence of what it means to be a healer.
Fantasy playing doctor stories can teach children about basic medical concepts in a fun way. For example, they can learn about treating wounds, just like in the stories where characters use different items as remedies. This helps them understand the importance of helping those in need.
To start 'playing doctor with family stories', begin by making a list of the family stories you already know. Then, interview family members to get more details. Analyze the characters in the stories, their actions and reactions. It's like a doctor examining different parts of a patient's body to find out what's wrong. Try to find any patterns or conflicts in the stories that might be relevant to your family's current situation or its history as a whole.
Well, it depends. If the kids are in a good mood and play nicely, it can be great. They can develop empathy and learn about taking care of others. But if there are arguments during the play, like who gets to be the doctor first, it might not be such a positive experience.