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Educate them in the perils and pitfalls of life. Tell them not to fear them, but be aware of them, then let them know you expect them to take it from there. Kid
by AviationAtom 4y ago
Educate them in the perils and pitfalls of life. Tell them not to fear them, but be aware of them, then let them know you expect them to take it from there. Kids are far more capable then we give them credit for. Not long ago they were forced to work in factories to help provide for the family.
- ip26 4y agoKids are far more capable… This is a nice sound bite, but is completely lacking a key element. At what age, precisely, is this reasonable? When are they old enough to be safe around traffic, mystery dogs, and foul weather? I can’t know if I agree or disagree without hearing whether you prescribe this approach for fifteen year olds or five year olds.
- AviationAtom 4y agoTBH? It depends on the kid. This article itself points out not all kids are the same. Sometimes it's best to let a kid try and observe. If they handle it well then look to what a next milestone might look like.
- watwut 4y agoYes, but substance abuse, ceiminality and mortality of factory kids were all huge by our standards. They were not really handling it.