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What if we let the children play games where they scare each other?
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What if we let the children play games where they scare each other?

This article explores why children enjoy playing games designed to scare them, ranging from hide-and-seek to Halloween activities. It examines the psychological boundary between enjoyable fear and excessive distress. The piece highlights research conducted by the Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University in Denmark, noting that this institution is located in one of the world's safest countries. The main content features an interview with Marc Malmdorf Andersen, the director of the lab, who discusses these recreational fear experiences.

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What if we let the children play games where they scare each other?

This article explores why children enjoy playing games designed to scare them, ranging from hide-and-seek to Halloween activities. It examines the psychological boundary between enjoyable fear and excessive distress. The piece highlights research conducted by the Recreational Fear Lab at Aarhus University in Denmark, noting that this institution is located in one of the world's safest countries. The main content features an interview with Marc Malmdorf Andersen, the director of the lab, who discusses these recreational fear experiences.

Bias read (Center): The article presents a neutral exploration of child psychology and academic research without using loaded language or taking a stance on any controversial issue.

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