Allowing your child more freedom often feels linked to concerns for their safety. Younger kids want to ride their bikes beyond their streets. Preteens want to hang out with friends after school in the town center. Teens want to go to parties. Older teens ask to borrow the car to drive with friends.
A child’s job is to become more independent, push limits when appropriate, explore the world, and gain knowledge through direct experiences. Your job is to encourage this process of growth and development, but safely and smartly.
