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=Considering the Global Perspectives of Unstructured Play= = = = =

What did you compare in your analysis?
 * A search of the phrase "unstructured play" to get a world view on the importance of playtime for children in Canada, USA, and Costa Rica. **

What major similarities did you notice across your gathered information? (Cite at least two of the narrative frame elements)
 * Major Common Factor between all three countries is that the end CONSEQUENCE is success in life with good problem solving skills.**
 * A common goal between Canada and the US is the GOAL - analyzing the effect of structured versus unstructured time for children and how it encourages development.**

What major differences did you notice across your gathered information? (Cite at least two of the narrative frame elements)
 * A major difference was with the goals of the US and Canada vs Costa Rica in that Costa Rica only focused on the academic benefits and Canada and the US focused on whole child health. The US article went on to focus on stress component. **

What could account for the differences between the global perspectives of idea/event you analyzed? (Be specific!) Social/Economic differences and wealth. The 3 countries have very different values, focus, and governments.

Has your analysis of the various global perspectives changed your own perspective on the idea/event? Yes - did not expect to get such a big differences in the scope of the articles between all three countries.