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Podcast episode about more "hands off" parenting and the good it does for child development. (podcastindex.org)

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Hidden Brain podcast

Episode title: Parents: Keep Out!

Publish date: 24/11/2025, 20:00:00

Podcast length: 01:23:04

If you’re a parent or a teacher, you’ve probably wondered how to balance play and safety for the kids in your care. You don’t want to put children in danger, but you also don’t want to rob them of the joy of exploration. This week, we revisit a favorite conversation with psychologist Peter Gray. ...

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[–] David_Eight@lemmy.world 2 points 6 days ago (1 children)

I feel like this issue is a hug problem in America specificly. People are terrified of letting their kids roam free and I believe its one of the factors that's led to the rise of anxiety in kids. I remembered reading a story where a woman let her son walk to the store alone in her rural town and litterly got arrested for that.

[–] cRazi_man@europe.pub 2 points 6 days ago

I'm in the UK. Its the same here. The expectation is to watch your child all the time and actively engage in everything they do.