May 19, 2010  •  In NYC, Parenting, Personal

Free Range Kids

In light of yesterday’s post regarding The Bubble Wrap Generation, I found it strangely appropriate that I learned about “Take Our Children to the Park…& Leave Them There Day” this morning on the radio. I was not surprised when my favorite NYC blog, Gothamist, picked up on the story and ignited a furious war among […]

May 18, 2010  •  In Parenting, Personal

The Bubble Wrap Generation

The War on Children’s Playgrounds J thinks that I will be an overly overprotective parent. I firmly disagree. I believe that there is an age up to which a child should be protected and nurtured because they just don’t know better. However, we must also educate our children during this period to be aware of […]