I do think it’s important to let children wander and roam unsupervised. The lack of open play and self direction is a malaise that I've anecdotally seen the eff

I do think it’s important to let children wander and roam unsupervised. The lack of open play and self direction is a malaise that I've anecdotally seen the effects of in younger employees entering the workforce. Like all things, balance is important. It’s okay to let them wander off while also teaching them to be alert and to trust their gut instinct when they sense danger (https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gift_of_Fear https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Gift_of_Fear).