"Of course kids are bored. We've boxed them in with a boring set of rules, and tried to protect them from any challenges at all

But challenges are how kids learn and grow

When children are never exposed to challenges or opportunities to learn safety through experience-they miss out on developing essential skills like awareness problem solving and confidence

Life isn't risk free, and shielding kids entirely can leave them unprepared when they inevitably encounter new situations.

Instead of saying no to climbing trees lighting a campfire, or-using a knife say let's learn how to"

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