Want children to grow up well? Just let them play

Play nurtures children’s ingenuity, cooperation and problem-solving skills. — Reuters

Imagine a drug that could enhance a child’s creativity, critical thinking and resilience. Imagine that this drug were simple to make, safe to take, and could be had for free.

In the United States, leading paediatricians say this miracle compound exists. In a new clinical report, they are urging doctors to prescribe it liberally to the children in their care.