I believe in free-range parenting and letting kids take risks, but after my neighbor's child was hurt at the playground everyone looks at me like I'm negligent when I don't hover over my seven-year-old.
More people experience this than they realize.
Individual convictions about healthy childhood clash with collective anxiety and judgment.
“Where Are You with Parenting philosophies — survey and comparison?”
Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.