FREE-RANGE PARENTING What You Need to Know
WHAT IT USED TO BE •Running to your friend’s after school •Riding your bike around the neighborhood alone •Walking several blocks to and from school on your own
WHAT IT IS TODAY •Letting your child to have freedom with their choices •Allowing your child to teach themselves how to learn a new skill •Teaching your child to ride public transportation or walk someplace alone
CONS:
•Can be risker •Some states have restrictions on things like staying home alone
PROS: •Teaches independence •Builds confidence •Helps strengthen creativity
IS YOUR CHILD READY? •Are they trustworthy? •Do they generally always tell the truth? •Have they made good judgment calls in the past? •Do they have a good amount of experience traveling alone, being away from you, etc.? •Do they show a high level of maturity? •Do they understand risks and consequences? •Are they able to stay calm in an unexpected situation?
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