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    Home » Re-normalizing The Idea that an 8-Year-Old Can Be Out and About

    Re-normalizing The Idea that an 8-Year-Old Can Be Out and About

    June 13, 2018
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    Here’s the list of stuff an 8-year-old is thinking about doing on her own, thanks to the Let Grow Project. Comment (and see the list better) over here, at Let Grow!

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    2 Comments

    1. Paul Klaassen on June 13, 2018 12:27 pm

      Tragic. (The items deemed to be difficult)
      Hopefully not a lost generation.

    2. Lisa on June 15, 2018 1:19 pm

      I like how this is a Brain Storming. Every child is different. Also the verbiage. Easy, Somewhat challenging, difficult. Not using forbidden. Letting your child discuss what they feel comfortable doing. Love it.

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