Question

According to erikson, one of the major functions of play is to allow children to escape from the demands of their lives into a fantasy world. show caregivers the things that are important to children. create a small social organization of children who try out culturally meaningful roles and skills. allow children to represent their unconscious wishes and desires symbolically.

Answer 1

According to Erikson, the main function of play is to allow children to learn about the world around them and try new social roles.  The children are able to understand the cultural roles through play and to integrate or take in socially accepted cultural norms into their personalities.  He considered children who play to be socially competent.