What do you think of free range parenting?
Poll - Total Votes: 6
Kids need to be self reliant.
It stinks on ice.
Kids are put in danger.
It's a good idea.
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FreeSpirit1 · 51-55, F
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KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F
@JustLikeGreta free time and free range and two different things.
Structure is ok as long as it’s not over done.
We have rules in society and consequences for not following them- we should be teaching them this from an early age so reality doesn’t hit them hard when they’re adults.
But I don’t think we should map every second of their days either. There has to be balance.
My sons friend does everything himself - all the time. Poor kid has no bed time and sometimes doesn’t sleep at all some nights he only sleeps 2 hours because he’s up playing video games. He’s always getting sick and has a weight problem which I’m sure is part of his lack of energy and his poor meal choices.
He didn’t even drink much water till he started coming over our house. Used to drink mostly soda and juice. And milk only in his cereal.
Structure is ok as long as it’s not over done.
We have rules in society and consequences for not following them- we should be teaching them this from an early age so reality doesn’t hit them hard when they’re adults.
But I don’t think we should map every second of their days either. There has to be balance.
My sons friend does everything himself - all the time. Poor kid has no bed time and sometimes doesn’t sleep at all some nights he only sleeps 2 hours because he’s up playing video games. He’s always getting sick and has a weight problem which I’m sure is part of his lack of energy and his poor meal choices.
He didn’t even drink much water till he started coming over our house. Used to drink mostly soda and juice. And milk only in his cereal.
JustLikeGreta · F
@KaysHealingPath Children do need rules and structure. But need free time also..
Parents should always remain involved and help them choose the right path in life.
Parents should always remain involved and help them choose the right path in life.
KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F
@JustLikeGreta I absolutely agree
My kids have a tighter schedule around football season but after that- all bets are off, as long as they do homework they can spend their free time however they’d like as long as they aren’t putting themselves in danger
My kids have a tighter schedule around football season but after that- all bets are off, as long as they do homework they can spend their free time however they’d like as long as they aren’t putting themselves in danger
KaysHealingPath · 36-40, F
TuxedoMask · M
in10RjFox · M
That should be the way of life. It should not be specific but in general. I would call it as collective parenting, rather than specific or helicopter parenting as what it is now ..
ProfessorPlum77 · 70-79, MVIP
[c=#800000]Is it as good as free-range beef? [/c]