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This reminds me of this article in The Atlantic: http://www.theatlantic.com/features/archive/2014/03/hey-parents-leave-those-kids-alone/358631/ http://www.theat

• cardamomo 13y ago
  Great article. A key quote that the editors highlight: “Reasonable risks are essential for children’s healthy development." As a teacher, I want kids to ask questions, explore, and inquire in the classroom. Why shouldn't this extend to physical and social exploration on the playground? It strikes me that in most Western culture, we reward risktaking behaviors in academic and business environments, so why should we devalue it in in childhood recreational environments?
• samsolomon 13y ago
  The Overprotected Kid was a great feature in The Atlantic. If you enjoyed this story I recommend you take a look at it.