Children’s play is central to holistic development, contributing to physical health, social skills, emotional resilience, and cognitive growth. However, in Ghana, particularly in Sagnarigu-Municipality Tamale in the Northern Region, several dangers have emerged that impede children's ability to engage in safe and enriching play. This qualitative study explores these associated dangers through semi-structured interviews with parents, community members, educational officers, and health officials. Guided by Bronfenbrenner’s Ecological Systems Theory and the New Sociology of Childhood by James & Prout, the study identifies key factors mitigating against children’s play: lack of structured recreational facilities, security concerns, urbanization, digital distractions, cultural misconceptions, and environmental hazards. Thematic analysis revealed the cumulative effect of these dangers on children’s rights, well-being, and social development. The study concludes with recommendations aimed at Ministry of Education, Ghana Education Service, policymakers, urban planners, and community stakeholders to foster safer, healthier, and inclusive environments that support children’s play in Ghana.
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- Ibrahim Abdul-Soaboor (Author), 2025, Mitigating Dnagers Against Child's Play and Game in Ghana, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/1602183