Am I Normal? with Mona Chalabi
Should kids have more freedom?
Oct 11, 2023
Exploring the benefits of giving kids more freedom, including independence, problem-solving skills, and community. Highlights Japan's high rates of children's independent mobility. Discusses challenges of raising children in different cultures and the importance of creativity. Explores boundaries of children's freedom during COVID-19. Reflects on a child's desire for more independence and the potential for neighborhood norms to change.
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- Childhood independence can foster a sense of resilience and a can-do attitude.
- Japan allows for high rates of independent mobility in children, emphasizing the importance of physical independence.
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Unique Upbringing: Embracing Trial and Error
Unlike many of their friends, the speaker and their sibling were raised with fewer rules and a belief that they would learn about the world through trial and error. This unconventional approach gave them a sense of independence and can-do attitude, even though it led to experiences like eating candy until feeling sick. The speaker's research into childhood independence revealed a 2015 study that showed Japan has one of the highest rates of independent mobility for children, allowing them to travel and play in their local neighborhoods without adult supervision.
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