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Playing with Dad
Can Roughhousing Go Too Far?
By Mark Stackpole
Boys will be boys, as the old saying goes. But these boys will grow up to be men and many of them will go on to have little boys of their own – a whole new batch of fathers dealing with the responsibilities of helping their boys grow into men themselves. Today's fathers are aware that their paternal responsibilities extend well beyond the clich矯f simply turning their sons into men by being rough with them. When implemented appropriately, however, this interaction can teach valuable lessons.
"Dads are more often associated with play, and this type of play, which is natural between fathers and children, can be used positively not only as a way to bond and relate but also to teach limits and self-control," says Green.
