Children's Folklore

Games ... rhymes ... songs ... jokes ... stories -- these are all aspects of children's folklore. This body of knowledge isn't learned at school; instead, it's passed along from child to child, on the playground, in backyards, and on the school bus. Older children tell stories to younger children; siblings whisper secrets to each other; and best friends share private languages and secret clubs. Folklore gives children: the wisdom of the past. clues for growing toward adulthood. hints on how to get along with others. skills for coping with the adult world. ways to handle things that are frightening and unknown. Children learn from each other. They create their own world, with its own rules, a structured place where they can learn and grow into adults. And one day they'll have children of their own ... and the next generation will begin the process all over again. Book jacket.Bonnice, Sherry is the author of 'Children's Folklore' with ISBN 9781590843291 and ISBN 1590843290.