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rough-and-tumble play
rough-and-tumble play Rough-and-tumble play is playful fighting between willing participants that stays enjoyable through self-control and mutual give-and-take.
Rough-and-tumble play is playful fighting between willing participants that stays enjoyable through self-control and mutual give-and-take. In this view, it can support psychosocial development by exercising self-regulation and encouraging empathy, prosocial behavior, and social bonding, though it can also escalate if not well moderated.