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More Than one Way to Skin a Knee: Lenore Skenazy on DarkHorse

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Encouraging Risky Play and Independence in Children

The chapter explores the importance of allowing children to engage in risky play as a means of developing competence and independence. It discusses how modern parenting trends towards extreme risk aversion can hinder children's growth and the societal impact of litigiousness on creating adventurous playgrounds. The conversation emphasizes the value of fun, unstructured play, and allowing children to navigate challenges independently for their overall development.

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