The article discusses the balance between providing freedom and ensuring safety for children as they grow. The author reflects on their own childhood as a latchkey kid, appreciating the independence it fostered. As a parent, they aim to offer their children a similar independence, supported by a framework tailored to their ages and abilities. Through gradual exposure to independence, children learn vital skills like problem-solving and responsibility. The author emphasizes the importance of learning from experiences, even when they involve setbacks, advocating for a nurturing approach to parenting that promotes growth.
For this reason, our family has created scaffolding around our kids' independence. It is both age and ability-based.
When I became a parent, I realized I wanted to give my kids as much freedom as possible.
The independence, responsibility, and problem-solving skills, alongside the confidence and joy in figuring out what to do with yourself as a kid, were priceless, in my opinion.
We started these journeys with them by letting them lead the way on family outings.
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