Make Room Every Week for Real-World Risk and Adventure
from The Anxious Generation: How the Great Rewiring of Childhood Caused an Epidemic of Mental Illness by Jonathan Haidt
How to Apply This
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Block out time for daily free play outdoors. Set aside at least 30–60 minutes a day where your child can roam, create, and play freely with peers.
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Encourage group play with minimal adult intervention. Assist only for genuine emergencies—let kids resolve disputes or invent their own games.
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Expose children to manageable physical risks. Support climbing, exploring, and experimenting with reasonable risk, providing an environment where minor bruises, not major harm, are possible.
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