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Parents should encourage tweens and teens to take risks—here's why

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By Tonia Gray, Jaydene Barnes, Marion Sturges
| Phys.org Verified
Credit: Anil Sharma from Pexels Parents may have heard of the dangers of being a "helicopter parent." They hover so closely over their kids that they never get a chance to develop independence and resilience. But avoiding this is easier said than done, especially when most parents would agree their first job is to keep their kids safe.
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Of course parents want to keep tweens and teens safe. Here’s why you should also encourage them to take risks

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By Tonia Gray, Jaydene Barnes, Marion Sturges
| The Conversation Verified
Parents may have heard of the dangers of being a “helicopter parent”. Of hovering so close to their kids that they never get a chance to develop independence and resilience. But avoiding this is easier said than done, especially when most parents would agree their first job is to keep their kids safe. As children grow older, into late primary and early high school years, this managing risks becomes even more difficult, as children want to push boundaries and develop their independence.
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The risk-taking activity that ‘helicopter parents’ should allow their kids to experience

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By Tonia Gray, Jaydene Barnes, Marion Sturges, Western Sydney
| WAAY-TV (Huntsville, AL) Verified
There is ongoing concern about the impact of “helicopter parenting” on children’s growth and development. Keen to ensure the best outcomes for their children, helicopter parents tend to hover over their kids, constantly trying to prevent misadventure or harm. But child experts say this can lead to a lack of resilience and tenacity in children. Children can also struggle with problem-solving and initiative. How can we overcome this? We are educators who study risky environments.
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