Five Dangerous Things You Should Let Your Kids Do

The title says it all.  We are depriving our kids of very fundamental learning experiences that past generations enjoyed abundantly and took for granted.  All in the name of an ever increasing and irrational desire for safety and security that cannot be had.  This is to make ourselves (adults) feel better.

I have two children.  One is grown and married, the other finishing high school.  Both had the benefits of lessons such as these because I grew up with a pocket knife, shot off rockets, used firearms and played with electricity and fire.

Do I sound like a dangerous individual?  Not compared to Gever Tulley, founder of the Tinkering School.  Below is a link to Gever's TED talk, "5 dangerous things you should let your kids do" and below that, a link to the Tinkering School.  Have fun.




http://www.tinkeringschool.com/blog/2005/about/