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My Daughter’s Dream Hobby Is Incredibly Dangerous. I Want Her to Be Happy, But I Can’t Allow This.
Care and Feeding July 07, 20266:00 AM Our advice columnists have heard it all over the years—so today we’re diving into the archives of Care and Feeding to share classic parenting letters with our readers. Have a question for Care and Feeding? Submit it here. Dear Care and Feeding, My 5-year-old daughter is hellbent on taking horseback-riding lessons. My husband is terrified she’ll get hurt if she’s thrown off, as horses can spook and be unpredictable. My best friend also feels it is too dangerous. I spoke to the manager at the place where she would take lessons, and it seems like they take all necessary precautions: Beginner riders ride on larger, calmer horses, they wear riding helmets, etc. I want her to try it as I don’t want to stifle any of her passions, but of course I’ll never stop
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