Parents: Keep Out!

<p>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 <a href="https://www.bc.edu/bc-web/schools/morrissey/departments/psychology-neuroscience/people/affiliated-and-emeritus/peter-gray.html">Peter Gray</a>. We'll talk about why independent play is so important to a child's development, and answer listeners' questions about the role parents, schools, and neighborhoods can play in giving kids more autonomy. </p><p>In this episode, you'll learn: </p><p>*The skills that children develop when they play without parental involvement. </p><p>*Why American culture has shifted away from independence for children in recent decades. </p><p>*The role of independent play in helping children to learn key lessons and thrive developmentally. </p><p>*The simple question tha...