THE DEPICTION OF CHILDREN'S GAMES IN FICTION

This article discusses traditional folk games as a key tool for children to integrate into society and develop self-awareness. The article is based on the works of Uzbekistan’s renowned writer Tog‘ay Murod. In his world-famous novel Yulduzlar Mangu Yonadi (Stars Shine Forever), Tog‘ay Murod highlights the disappearing traditional children's games such as yong‘oq, oshiq, shumshak, quloqcho‘zma, do‘l, g‘irboydi, chillak, and zuvillatar.