Benefits of Free-Range
What is a benefit of free-range parenting?
a) Kids will develop confidence
b) Kids will never disobey their parents because they are so grateful they are allowed to go outside alone
c) Kids will become so good at managing their own life that nothing bad will ever happen to them
a) Kids will develop confidence
The state level.
What are some things that Lenore Skenazy suggests before leaving a child home alone?
a) Make sure they understand basic safety precautions
b) Have a way to contact you in case of an emergency
c) At the very least, know the neighbors so they can run over and ask for help if they need it
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
True or False? Lenore Skenazy's book mentions that kids who free-range often have less anxiety?
True.
What might be the first step a parent would take when wanting to try free-range parenting in regards to legalities?
Look into state laws about age regulations
What are some precautions Lenore suggests teaching children when it comes to kidnapping?
a) Teach children what danger signs to be aware of when it comes to tricky people
b) Learn self-defense
c) Teach children how to ask from help from strangers
d) All of the above
d) All of the above
(Ask help from strangers.. whatt?? Most strangers are helpful, and teaching them not to talk to them could actually lead them to a dangerous situation if they are being preyed on by a predator and they are afraid to ask for help from the good strangers around them.
When children are allowed to face challenges and figure out how to overcome them they develop a skill called ___________ ___________.
Problem Solving
For states that do not have an age requirement, what aspect of the child is considered when leaving the child home alone?
Their maturity.
What is Lenore's argument about the safety of letting kids roam free?
a) Kids are more anti-social than ever, therefore less likely to talk to strangers and be kidnapped
b) More adults are in the workforce than ever, meaning there are not as many adults able to kidnap children
c) The odds of being kidnapped is less than being struck by lightening
d) All of the above
c) The odds of being kidnapped is less than being struck by lightening
(The odds of being struck by lightening is 1 in 15,700 vs kidnapping in 720,000-1 million.)
When children are allowed to play without adult supervision or intervention, they are likely to come up with new games, ideas, creations and ways to solve problems. This is called _____________.
Hint: This can be hampered when parents put children in front of screens to be entertained too often.
Creativity
True Scenario:
A parent lets her 9 year old child take the subway to meet their friend and friend's parents at the next stop. A concerned citizen calls the police and they show up at the parents door. The parents inform the police that their state's law allows a child over 8 to take the subway unaccompanied. What do you think the police did to the parents?
Said "Have a good day" and left.
What are some considerations when deciding whether to let children roam the neighborhood
a) The safety of the neighborhood
b) The safety of the roads/sidewalks
c) The maturity of the child
d) Do they have a buddy?
e) All of the above
e) All of the above