Task 21.
Helicopter
parenting is becoming more clearly recognised in
the culture of
fear of today's risk averse society. While some parents rush to "wrap
their children in
cotton wool", others see outdoor play and forest kindergartens
as a way to develop a mature and healthy outlook on
life,
as well as practical skills and health. Doing this at
a
young age is hoped to bring life-long benefits ... (6) the child. It
is consistent with
the notions of
slow parenting, the "idle parent" and "free range
kids". One state park notes that having a Forest
Kindergarten at
their site expands their mission and furthers their goals of
providing nature education to
children.
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