Jongensland
Jongensland (Dutch: “Boysland”) was a playground for Dutch children built in the aftermath of World War II as an attempt by urban planners and child psychologists to undo fascist ideas of child development.[1]
It was established in 1948 on an island in eastern Amsterdam, and allowed boys and girls to build simple strictures and play without adult supervision.[2] The island was only accessible by boat.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ The big picture: postwar dreams of childhood freedom Tim Adams, The Guardian, 28 August 2022
- ^ Remembering Jongensland, a rule-free haven for children The Economist, September 9, 2022
- ^ 'Here it is' dream island for adventurous boys from Amsterdam East Europeana
Further reading
[edit]- Ursula Schulz-Dornburg, Huts, Temples, Castles, Mack, 2022