I mean things like climbing trees, swimming in the ocean, walking through town alone, etc. Do any of you try to quantify the probabilities, and does it help prevent persistent worrying to know that you’re not more exposed than others around you?
I mean things like climbing trees, swimming in the ocean, walking through town alone, etc. Do any of you try to quantify the probabilities, and does it help prevent persistent worrying to know that you’re not more exposed than others around you?
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Yes always. About as young as possible.
Especially if the child wants to do it.
I’m of the opinion that living is generally better than surviving. That doesn’t mean I ignore risks altogether, but if my kids want to do something risky, I’ll generally help them find a way to do it as safely as possible rather than stopping them.
I keep risk level minimal as much as possible. I let my kids engage in risky play but if they’re doing something very dangerous we stop and talk about why we don’t do it. With heights it depends on the age. My kid is 5 and I personally don’t let him get much higher than like 8 feet up if I think he might fall. As he gets older that height will get higher.
Same with the rest. If my kid is a good swimmer then he can swim in the ocean. If he’s not, then he can’t. If he can be trusted to walk around alone and knows and follows the rules and safety, then he can do it.
Its about knowing YOUR child. I think its not too hard to have fun and also not do high risk activities
It’s my job to help them figure out safe ways to do things. I can tell my son not to climb that tree but that’s not going to stop him when I’m not there. So I show him how to keep a good grip and find the best footholds. I talk him through panicking and help him problem solve in the moment. I praise him when he’s able to make it through. And I pretend the entire way that I’m not scared shitless for him.