Of course parents want to keep tweens and teens safe. Here’s why you should also encourage them to take risks

Parents may have heard of the dangers of being a “helicopter parent”. Of hovering so close to their kids that they never get a chance to develop independence and resilience. But avoiding this is easier said than done, especially when most parents would agree their first job is to keep their kids safe. As children grow older, into late primary and early high school years, this managing risks becomes even more difficult, as children want to push boundaries and develop their independence. Our…