What types of role-playing games are there?
What are the types of plots for children's role-playing games? The plot is the basis of the game, without it the action will not happen, since there will be no main characters, events, or outcome.
The plots of role-playing games change with the age of their participants. If kids play hospital, family, school, kingdom, then older children choose games like store, beauty salon, war, business.
Already during the development of the plot and preparation, a leader is identified, to whom they listen and consult.
But there are also those who argue and strive to take the place of leader. A clash of interests between two coordinators can have different outcomes:
- or both will learn to hear and understand each other, and therefore will begin to “work” in tandem,
- or the company of players will split into two parts - supporters of one and supporters of the other,
- or one of the leaders leaves the company alone, and everyone remains.
The game has not yet begun, but experience in cooperation and conflict resolution has already been gained. This experience will be comprehended by the child independently or with the help of parents (friends, people whom the child trusts).
Karpman triangle
It is also important to say a few words about the Karpman triangle, which was a continuator of the ideas of Eric Berne. He also talks about a game, only subconscious, which describes the connection between the three main problems in relationships between people
According to this point of view, all the roles that underlie human games can be reduced to three main ones - Rescuer, Victim of Persecution and Persecutor of the Guilty. These roles are combined into a triangle, which symbolizes their inextricable connection and replacement of each other.
“The three roles in this game - victim, pursuer and rescuer - are actually a simplification of real life. Each person sees himself as a generous rescuer of an ungrateful or grateful victim, a persecutor of infidels and a victim of evil persecutors. Immersion in any of these roles causes a person to begin to ignore reality, like an actor who knows that he is living a fictional life, but continues to “believe” in its authenticity in order to create a good performance.”
"Tell me how you play and I'll tell you who you are"
To paraphrase a well-known saying, you can really paint a psychological portrait of a baby
Do you always pay attention to what games your child plays? This is not an idle question. Sometimes parents, having bought a huge number of toys, consider their mission accomplished: let the baby play as he wants - as long as he is busy with something
But let's not forget that in their games children copy us, adults, and not necessarily only their parents, because with age, children's social circle constantly increases. Pay attention not only to what, but also how your baby plays, watch his words and actions. A child engaged in play is always sincere, so if you notice some kind of negativity in his handling of toys (for example, anger or aggression), do not miss this alarm bell. This is a pretty serious reason to remember where exactly the child could see and copy such a model of behavior, and either reconsider his own actions, or protect him from negative communication with other people.
Child psychologists often cite a textbook example when, during a holiday in kindergarten, five-year-old kids joyfully raised mugs of compote and clinked glasses with each other. Of course, this synchronized gesture did not arise out of nowhere - the children simply copied the adult behavior model. And this is perhaps the most harmless illustration of how kids imitate adults in everything.
Why should a child play role-playing games?
Why should a child play role-playing games? Even though the game is still a game, the feelings that children experience are real.
Therefore, the importance of role-playing games is emphasized by many psychologists. . Character games help to learn the main types of communication: role-playing, business, friendly
Character games help to learn the main types of communication: role-playing, business, friendly.
- Role-playing communication is learned when kids play in a hospital, store, school, or beauty salon. They choose roles focused on interaction within the framework of this game: doctor - patient, seller - buyer, teacher - student, master - client.
- Business communication is formed when the game begins. Doctor, salesman, teacher, beauty salon master are professions that allow you to earn money. Patient, buyer, student, client are consumers of services that provide first-category income. During the game, contact is established between the parties and business communication occurs. Children learn to formulate thoughts, desires, requirements for the quality of services, defend opinions, and negotiate.
- Friendly communication during the game brings pleasure, brings you closer together emotionally, and creates a trusting relationship. Children learn to communicate, listen to themselves and others, find common activities and spend time together.
After all, adults do not always manage to find time to play with their children and go for walks together. Kids who know how to make friends and communicate calmly spend time with each other. And role-playing games also bring benefits to this communication.
No matter how busy adults are, they should listen to children's conversations from time to time while playing. They often help parents get to know the child better and see his problems.
What are the benefits of role-playing games?
What are the specific benefits of role-playing games? Let's start with the fact that any game for a child is a way of learning about the world, people and himself. Role-playing play allows you to develop communication skills, broaden your horizons, learn to defend your point of view and get out of conflict situations with dignity.
By trying on someone else's image and at the same time remaining himself, the child gains experience in social communication and forms his own character. Involving multiple children in role play promotes interaction, mutual understanding, and discipline.
What children play helps develop certain skills. Often, play becomes an indicator of a child’s condition or development. By repeating the behavior of adults or modeling a lived situation, a child builds his own model of behavior and character traits, displays temperament and develops social skills.
The one who gives unimaginable hairstyles to dolls and girlfriends is capable of becoming a talented hairdresser.
Boys who are interested in robots and construction kits often become engineers and IT specialists.
Therefore, role-playing is also a way for children to get to know themselves.
Why do children love games with transformations?
Why do children of different ages love games with transformations? Boys and girls get used to the chosen character, copy behavior and actions, in general, feel like a different person or a fairy-tale hero.
What attracts a child so much to reincarnation? Psychologists say that children like reincarnation because they get the opportunity to express themselves and display some personal qualities and feelings.
A child, becoming someone else, changes his voice and gait, performs actions unusual for him and tries himself in something new. Clothes and attributes help you get used to the character better. It is no coincidence that girls love to try on their mother’s outfits and shoes, and boys take their father’s tools and accessories.
For example, they did not think that the baby could take initiative, be neat, and caring. Many children show leadership qualities and organizational skills during play, but this does not happen in ordinary life.
Perhaps it is role-playing games that reveal the true essence and character of children. Therefore, adults should periodically observe boys and girls playing together.
