I set up a free-range playdate for kids in our area. Parents take turns watching the group, and we don't hover over them as they play.
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"I want my daughter to grow up independent. I’ve struggled with the general shift toward helicopter parenting and the lack of independence among kids."
"The Anxious Generation" by Jonathan Haidt examines how over-protective parents often coddle their children out of fear, inhibiting their ability to be kids.
"Haidt's book mentioned the 'Let Grow' movement which advocates for kids interacting with minimal parent involvement. It fosters free play and friendships."
Read at Business Insider
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