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93: Solving the Childhood Independence Crisis, with Lenore Skenazy

Where We Go Next

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Children's Independence and Overcoming Challenges

This chapter discusses the importance of allowing children to navigate the world independently, building their confidence and resilience. It shares examples of children running errands by themselves and overcoming obstacles, emphasizing the joy of seeing them succeed. The conversation also touches on the negative effects of exaggerating danger and the harm caused by trying to childproof the world.

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