The children and their toys: some perspectives

Resumo

Is a toy a historical-cultural object? Could a child learn about their own culture through a toy? Does a toy foster specific forms of communication? Does the toy require a form of social learning? Essentially, these questions form the central thread of this essay, which aims to analyze the toy through the perspective of L. S. Vigotski, G. Agamben, J. Best, B. Sutton-Smith, and G. Brougère, drawing upon their respective theoretical frameworks. In short, the aim is to foster a debate among these intellectuals regarding the relationship between toys, play, and culture, in order to promote dialogue and, consequently, a more in-depth reflection on the concept in question. In this way, ensuring that epistemic and practical constructs are not overlooked, so as not to give rise to simplistic and decontextualized preconceptions.