Play Fighting
Play fighting is a game that many children like to play. It can involve pushing, tripping up and wrestling each other.
Play fighting can be fun but it can also cause problems. These include:
someone getting hurt
someone getting upset or angry
play fights turning into real fights
Play fighting is against school rules. This is to keep everyone safe. If you accidentally hurt someone they may get angry or upset with you. Adults may also get cross with you.
Play fighting at school is not OK. It can often make you or others unhappy. It can also get you into trouble with adults.
Rough play
Rough play is when children grab, push, hit or wrestle each other as part of a game. It also includes pretend fighting.
Rough play is not allowed in school because children often get hurt. Adults may get cross with you if you play rough.
Rough play can be fun at first but no one likes to be hurt and your friends can get angry or upset with you.
Adults will be happy with you when you find gentle activities that don't hurt others.
Rough play is not allowed because children get hurt and this can get you into trouble with adults.
