Expert: Hank Hokamp - 3/1/2011

Question
I'm in the 3rd grade and doing a projet on cavemen.I NEED to know what did they do to entertane then self.

Answer

   Hello, Diane. Thanks for the question:

   Did cavemen occasionally stop to smell the flowers, kiss their wives and play with their kids? Did they smile and laugh? Well, we could reasonably assume so, at least on occasion. We could also reasonably assume some cavemen were cheery in the mornings, talkative and friendly. After all, we all know people today in dire circumstances who somehow remain extroverts... it's because they soon learn humor and a good attitude generally lightens the load. But as it would be today, bad experiences, disappointments or pain can dampen these spirits. Territorial lawlessness would have made cavemen generally less pleasant however... although surely no less pleasant collectively than in the lawless regions of some countries today. Ever-present threats cause fear and uneasiness.

                                                  HANK