"If the definition of letting them be kids is shutting off the TV, on sunny days pushing them out the door to go play in the dirt, and on rainy days taking them

"If the definition of letting them be kids is shutting off the TV, on sunny days pushing them out the door to go play in the dirt, and on rainy days taking them to the library..." I push my kids outside on the rainy days too. Of course, I make sure they are sufficiently dressed for the occasion. Finding fun in the mundane is rewarding on many levels. Having a companion during these moments can cause these episodes of fun to turn into life long positive memories.