.تُستَحَبُّ عَرامَةُ الغُلامِ في صِغَرِهِ لِيَكُونَ حَليماً في كِبَرِهِ

Naughtiness of a boy in his childhood is good, as it will bring clemency to him as an adult

al-Faqih, v. 3, p. 493, no. 4748.

Playing has a fundamental role in the growth of children. We know that the word ‘play’ means negligence and wastage of time for the elders but it is contrary in the case of the child which is a prelude to his growth and perfection. Playing in the childhood does not postpone the perfection of the child rather it is the other way round. It is through this way that the potentials and talents of the child grow and progress. Hence, it has been emphasized to allow the children to play. An active child will be a wise and patient man when he grows up. This tradition describes the role of playing in the perfection and development of man’s personality. A child whose instinct is not satisfied through playing will have some childish behavior in the maturity that is considered as misbehavior. Among the reasons for this misbehavior as said above one can mention lack of satisfaction of this instinct in the childhood. This instinct is not satisfied except through playing.