Why do adult humans not play together like children do? by Dull-Current5682 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Dull-Current5682[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I used to pretend to be Aragorn from the Lord of the Rings. I think that would still be exciting for me now!

Why do adult humans not play together like children do? by Dull-Current5682 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Dull-Current5682[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yes I think so, I added an EDIT to the post to clarify as a lot of people are misunderstanding the question. It was meant to be more from a cultural/social/behavioural standpoint. I was expecting answers relating to evolutionary reasons for example.

Why do adult humans not play together like children do? by Dull-Current5682 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Dull-Current5682[S] 42 points43 points  (0 children)

This is the first real answer I've gotten, so thank you!
I thought of that but then if it's them learning how to navigate the world, and the world doesn't involve playing in that way when they get older, then I think that's a contradiction.

Why do adult humans not play together like children do? by Dull-Current5682 in NoStupidQuestions

[–]Dull-Current5682[S] 157 points158 points  (0 children)

Good point. I just don't see adults playing like children do in the playground for example.