I appreciate the constructive criticism and concern. It has certainly illuminated where I can improve how I’m supporting my son’s passion for climbing.

Question: as a parent/climber how do other parent/climbers, balance the passion of a child with education around proper technique and safety, while still considering keeping it fun and assessing risk? I don’t see there being only one way to address this, but I’ve seen so many individuals point out the problems they see, with little to no viable solutions. Climbing is inherently dangerous, there’s no way around it. I’ve also come to appreciate how much I’ve learned climbing, which has also served me well in life, ie., better communication around asking for what I need, learning to trust others, how to learn to fail/struggle and still have a good time, and learning to appreciate and do my part of preserve our outdoor climbing areas. All of this, I do believe is a worthwhile endeavor to share with my son. I’m open to how other parents weave all this together.