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What kids wish their parents knew about fun | Mila Rojas
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- Relationships & psychology
When was the last time you played, just for fun? Eleven-year-old Mila Rojas has noticed that adults — buried under schedules, expectations and the pressure to be serious — often see play as unproductive. In this delightful talk, she shows why having fun is key for families to connect and shares some simple ways to bring more joy into everyday life. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Sometimes adults forget how rewarding play is because they're too busy or feel like they have too many responsibilities. They rush to unpack. They ask us to sit still for pictures. They miss the magic because they're focused on planning instead of play. You're listening to TED Talks Daily, where we bring you new ideas to spark your curiosity every day.
I'm your host, Elise Hugh. It's not often we get to share a talk from a fifth grader on this show, and this one is a good reminder of just how much we can learn from the young people around us. A year ago, Mila Rojas spent a hot summer day at a water park with her dad.
He was beaming, laughing the whole time. A few days later, when he video called the family from work, he seemed like a different person. Tired, less happy.
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