Traditional games can be used as an entertainment
for leisure. Traditional games can entertain someone because it is fun and can
be played in a group. For example, Congkak game that requires two people to play
it and so does sepak takraw game that be played in groups. Indirectly, this traditional
game can reduce a person's stress can even nourish one's body. Traditional
games not only entertain but even fill free time and good for health.
Yet, if we analyze we will find the
traditional games which contribute in the development of children's potention,
such as, motoric, spiritual, social, and cognitive developments and other
growth aspects in the children. Tientje, et all. (2004) stated that the certain
existing traditional games and some sports are very alike, in the ways of
having certain playing rules and giving pleasures for the players, besides
relaxation, happiness, and challenges. The interactions occurred when children
play traditional games give opportunities for children to develop their social
skills, linguistic competences, and emotional skills.
Through these games, young children
will be able to develop their own potentials, to acquire the advantaging and
meaningful experiences, to develop relationships among peers, to increase their
vocabulary, and to fill their depressed feelings by preserving and loving the
nation's heritage.
Besides to preserve our ancestors'
heritage, the traditional games should be conserved since they give many
educative benefits for the children.
Playing is significant with childrens' growth physically, socially, emotionally,
and cognitively. Playing is the way to explore and develop childrens' and
understand the values in life.
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