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Humor in child care: The double-edged sword

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Humor is a valuable resource in child care work. It can be conceptualized as a double-edged sword, capable of constructive or destructive functions. The article examines the functions of humor and suggests six conditions that promote constructive humor.

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  1. University of Manitoba, 114 Educational Psychology, R3T 2N2, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

    David J. Zinger

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Zinger, D.J. Humor in child care: The double-edged sword. Child Youth Care Forum 17, 268–274 (1988). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF01083907

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