I’ve not heard that quote before but I absolutely love it! It can be so scary to step back and let our children take risks but I agree that we have to let them do it, to let them learn to assess situations and handle setbacks. x
So true. I just need to be better at it! My husband and I are trying not to say, “Be careful!” But to say, “look where you are going as there are lots of tree roots” instead.
So true! I just wish my eldest wasn’t so nervous and would take risks, she won’t even climb a tree in fear she may fall. My youngest however is more of a try it and see.
This is so true. I try to allow my son some varying levels of risk as I believe its the best way for him to learn. If we didn’t let them take risks once in a while, we’re not being very good teachers are we?
Totally agree, I saw a quote once about Children not needing to be as safe as possible, but just as safe as they need to be. Risk is important in everything.
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I’ve not heard that quote before but I absolutely love it! It can be so scary to step back and let our children take risks but I agree that we have to let them do it, to let them learn to assess situations and handle setbacks. x
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I totally agree. I love it is by Roald Dahl!
So true. I just need to be better at it! My husband and I are trying not to say, “Be careful!” But to say, “look where you are going as there are lots of tree roots” instead.
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As, it is thinking of the alternatives before “be careful” pops out!
So true! I just wish my eldest wasn’t so nervous and would take risks, she won’t even climb a tree in fear she may fall. My youngest however is more of a try it and see.
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Our eldest never used to take risks but her younger twin brothers have taught her well!
This is so true. I try to allow my son some varying levels of risk as I believe its the best way for him to learn. If we didn’t let them take risks once in a while, we’re not being very good teachers are we?
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Indeed, but I have a feeling it is my double trouble teaching me not the other way round!!!
I had never looked at it this way before, but it is completely true. Maybe I need to give my little ones a bit more free reign
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It is a tough one as a parent, but I am on a very steep learning curve
Totally agree, I saw a quote once about Children not needing to be as safe as possible, but just as safe as they need to be. Risk is important in everything.
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So true 🙂
what a great quote, I totally agree with it x
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Thankyou!
I hadn’t heard that particular Roald Dahl quote before, but it’s so true! I couldn’t agree more.
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It is a great one isn’t it
I agree, we need to allow children to take risks so they can learn and grow