The Korea Herald

Parents are to be encouraged to let children take risks

By ABC NEWS (Australia)

Published : June 11, 2024 - 18:42

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It's playtime for kids around the world! Today is the UN's first annual international day of play highlighting that it is a fundamental right which builds resilience, instils confidence and is critical for a child's development. And it includes risky play climbing a tree, hurtling down a hill on a go-kart or fencing with sticks things risk averse societies are shying away from.