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Originally Posted by Wolferz

Too many kids are growing up over protected...
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2014/0...n_5001846.html

This article reminded me of my own childhood adventures, trials and tribulations. I'm still thankful that my parents weren't the over protective types who insist on structuring and watching everything a child does 24/7.
My brother and I used to venture far from home and do things that could be considered dangerous in this day and age. But we survived and I think we turned out better for the experiences.

INDEED I was raised in an era of 'benign neglect'; "go play" was the command imperative from the parents. We did and we figured it out on our own... kinda sorta!