#23 - Letting Your Kids Take Risks
Parents are often (and naturally) hesitant when it comes to allowing their kids to take risks. However, it’s important to prepare our kids for life in a dangerous world. How do you decide to stretch your children’s comfort zone? Let’s discuss…
Related(ish) Links:
Halibut Cove Alaska is definitely worth a visit (even if you’re not learning to drive a boat.)
Do you remember Family Circus? One of our favorites!
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Talk about this:
This week's section is more extensive than usual (which we explain) so here's a list of the questions.
- What is the goal in allowing this risk?
- How does your personal wiring play into what you allow your kids to do?
- How does your child’s wiring play into their risk taking? Are there any areas that could be too limiting?
- What specific opportunities can you provide which will stretch your kids?
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