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  • Written by Sasha Petrova, Section Editor: Education

We often remember childhood as a time when life seemed infinite and adventures in our backyard felt expansive, as if we were exploring other worlds.

Climbing a tree was its own adventure. You could discover what you were capable of, while also getting the chance to see the world from a different vantage point.

Of course, sometimes you’d fall. But that’s to be expected – there’s a risk in every journey of discovery.

Parents want their children to enjoy the same joys of childhood they look back on fondly, but many struggle with getting the balance right – how much freedom can you give while also making sure your child is safe?

We asked five experts – including a paediatric surgeon who operates on children who’ve fallen out of a tree – if it’s OK to let kids climb trees.

Should I let my kid climb trees? We asked five experts Although, in every case, it’s a yes, but… Here are their detailed responses: If you have a “yes or no” education question you’d like posed to Five Experts, email your suggestion to: sasha.petrova@theconversation.edu.au Should I let my kid climb trees? We asked five experts Disclosures: Shelby Laird is a member of the North American Association for Environmental Education as well as its local affiliate, Environmental Educators of North Carolina.

Authors: Sasha Petrova, Section Editor: Education

Read more http://theconversation.com/should-i-let-my-kid-climb-trees-we-asked-five-experts-125871

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