The Jordan B. Peterson Podcast 343. Parkour and Rough Play: Combatting Infantilization | Rafe Kelley
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Mar 27, 2023 
Rafe Kelley, an entrepreneur and parkour expert, discusses the pivotal role of rough-and-tumble play in childhood development. He shares personal experiences with ADHD and how play transformed his education and life. The conversation emphasizes balancing protective parenting with adventurous exploration, the impact of technology on play, and the significance of parks and outdoor activities. Rafe also highlights how parkour encourages creativity and adaptability, promoting resilience and emotional growth in children through playful interactions.
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Roughhousing as Therapy
- As a teen, Kelley observed a deep need for rough-and-tumble play in younger children.
- He helped a friend's younger brother cope with grief through roughhousing, becoming a gymnastics coach later.
Play Deprivation and Violence
- Stuart Brown's research suggests that inhibiting play, particularly in boys, can lead to increased aggression and violence.
- This is an epidemic and it's an appalling epidemic.
Bite Inhibition in Dogs
- Just like humans, puppies use biting to explore, and denying them play can hinder bite inhibition.
- Allowing puppies to bite and then pulling away when it's too hard helps them learn control.
