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I grew up free range. And I mean like, "going to the woods for a couple days, very back Sunday..." type free. Was not able to do that degree with my own kids,
by ddingus 7y ago
I grew up free range. And I mean like, "going to the woods for a couple days, very back Sunday..." type free.
Was not able to do that degree with my own kids, but they had considerably more than their peers did. (Yes, I had to deal with helicopter parents a few times)
- soulofmischief 7y agoI'm fortunate to have enjoyed similar freedoms; my guardians would throw me out the door until night time and on weekends I would disappear without communication. Luckily the only thing they enjoyed more than controlling every aspect of my personality was pretending I didn't exist. It was weird spending time with friends whose parents generally let them develop their own personalities and interests unhindered but who would have to check in or get permission every time we changed locations. Once I was out the house, I never felt the need to check in because neither did my guardians. Honestly I'm fairly certain they would hope I wouldn't come back one day. And I definitely had quite a few close calls. As for my own children, I plan to do the same; their time is their business, as long as they stay out of trouble. Hopefully while at home I manage to drill some sense into their heads.
- ddingus 7y agoI am doing a repeat with my granddaughter. We are likely to raise her. (Son has really fallen) Just cannot see her suffering through the mess.