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To be honest, even the risk of injury is minor, kids are incredibly resilient (I was at least). Wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment and far too many kids t
by angra_mainyu 3y ago
To be honest, even the risk of injury is minor, kids are incredibly resilient (I was at least).
Wholeheartedly agree with the sentiment and far too many kids these days are growing up raised entirely by electronics.
I recall my parents shutting off the electronics and forcing us outside, which was a huge boon. My dad was also always down to go on adventures and get dirty.
- rich_sasha 3y agoWell, sure, kids mostly bounce back. But there must be a point beyond which the health hazards outweigh "character building". I just wonder where it is. Climbing a climbing frame? Surely fine. A ladder? Most likely. Climbing a tree? Probably fine, though also depends. Climbing onto a steep roof? Uh oh. Soloing El Cap? I'll leave that to grown ups.
- dingclancy 3y agoClimbing a tree is probably fine? I think the paper addressed this but what we consider risky play now is so sanitized. I am pretty sure climbing a tree is more than fine even 30 years ago.