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Learn to raise independent, can-do kids with a new edition of the book that started a movementIn the newly revised and expanded Second Edition of Free-Range Kids, New York columnist-turned-movement leader Lenore Skenazy delivers a compelling and entertaining look at how we got so worried about everything our kids do, see, eat, read, wear, watch and lick -- and how to bid a whole lot of that anxiety goodbye. With real-world examples, advice, and a gimlet-eyed look at the way our culture forces fear down our throats,  Skenazy describes how parents and educators can step back so kids step up. Positive change is faster, easier and a lot more fun than you’d believe. This is the book that has helped millions of American parents feel brave and optimistic again – and the same goes for their kids.Using research, humor, and feisty common sense, the book shows:How parents can reject the media message, “Your child is in horrible danger!”How schools can give students more independence -- and what happens when they do. (Hint: Teachers love it.)How everyone can relax and successfully navigate a judge-y world filled with way too many warnings, scolds and brand new fearsPerfect for parents and guardians of children of all ages, Free-Range Kids will also earn a place in the libraries of K-12  educators who want their students to blossom with newfound confidence and cheer.

Free-Range Kids: How Parents and Teachers Can Let Go and Let Grow by Lenore Skenazy is a thought-provoking book that challenges the prevailing culture of fear and overprotection that has become so pervasive in modern parenting and education.

Skenazy argues that this culture of fear is not only unnecessary but actually harmful to children, preventing them from developing the independence, resilience, and problem-solving skills they need to thrive in life. She draws on research and personal anecdotes to show how children who are given the freedom to explore and take risks are more confident, resourceful, and creative than those who are constantly supervised and controlled.

Skenazy also addresses the common concerns that parents and teachers have about letting children go free-range, such as the risk of accidents or abduction. She argues that these risks are actually very low, and that the benefits of free-range parenting far outweigh the risks. She provides practical advice for parents and teachers on how to let go of their fears and allow children to experience the joys and challenges of independence.

Free-Range Kids is a timely and important book that challenges the status quo and offers a new way of thinking about parenting and education. It is a must-read for anyone who cares about the well-being of children.

Key Points:

• The culture of fear and overprotection in parenting and education is harmful to children.
• Children who are given the freedom to explore and take risks are more confident, resourceful, and creative.
• The risks of free-range parenting are very low, and the benefits far outweigh the risks.
• Parents and teachers should let go of their fears and allow children to experience the joys and challenges of independence.