Dropping Pre-Teens Off in The Woods, At Night, Alone: A Dutch Tradition

Yes, those Dutch have figured out a lot of things, including how to inculcate bravery, a sense of adventure, and independence in their kids — by “dropping.” That’s the tradition of dropping kids in the woods after dark to find their own way back to camp. Read about it over at Let Grow!

                                                                                           Photo from Unsplash by Vladimir Agafonkin @mourner