Alethea Jerebine emphasizes that kids need opportunities for risky play to enhance their physical, mental and emotional development, yet parental anxiety often restricts this.
Research demonstrates that despite misconceptions, risky play fosters essential skills in children, including spatial awareness, coordination, and confidence, challenging the adult perception of safety.
Pamela Fuselli highlights an unexpected consensus among safety advocates, stating, 'the benefits of risky play... are so broad in terms of development and resilience among children.'
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