Who Gave Kids Their Freedom Back?
In this episode, we explore how childhood independence has changed and whether efforts to protect children may also be limiting their opportunities to develop judgment and responsibility. We consider the difference between preventing serious danger and allowing children to encounter manageable risks, make mistakes, and learn from experience.
We discuss how independence develops through practice, from walking to a friend’s house and buying something at a store to resolving disagreements and solving problems without immediate adult intervention. We question how young people can be expected to…
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