This episode topic is lifted from the news as Chip and Britt talk about the recent legislation passed by Utah law makers legalizing so called Free-range parenting. The idea here is that parents who give their kids the freedom and independance to play outside, walk to school, ride their bike, etc. without constant parental supervision will not be subjected to investigation and possible prosicution by child-welfare authorities.
Critics of this law say letting kids strike out on their own can expose them to serious dangers, from criminals to cars. They agree with the legal action and investigation of parents like the Maryland couple who allowed their 10- and 6-year-old children to walk home alone from a park in 2015. But lawmakers and policy groups in Utah and several other states say the protective pendulum has swung too far, and it's time to tell parents who raise their children in a healthy environment can grant them more freedom.
Mentioned in this episode:
Free-range Parenting Law - Article
Free Range Kids Movement Website
Episode 91- "Season Two Finale"
Episode 90 - "Talkin' Bout The Enneagram Part 2 " Monica Stryffeler
Episode 89 - "Talkin' Bout' The Enneagram-Monica Stryffeler"
Episode 88 - Encore- "You're A Better parent Than You Think You Are"
Episode 87 - "Grace and Space"
Episode 86 - "Your Story Is Still Being Written"
Episode 85 "Parker & Alexander - All Of Us - Bible Songs for Everyone"
Episode 84 - Part 2 "Maintaining Mental Health In Pandemic"
Episode 83 - "Maintaining Mental Health During Pandemic"
Episode 82 - "This Little Light of Mine"
Episode 81 - "Teachers Offer Tips for Parents Doing School at Home"
Episode 80- "Re-Set"
Episode 79 - "Talking To Your Kids About the Coronavirus"
Episode 78 - "Dad Episode" Discipline, Do-overs and Apologies
Episode 77 - "Who Are You & Who Am I?"
Episode 76 - "Risky Business"
Episode 75 - Dad Episode "Does Your Wife Make You Better?"
Episode 74 (Dad Episode) "Thoughts from Dad's about Raising Kids in the #MeToo Era "
Episode 73- Seeds Of Love
Love, Love, Love, Love
Create your
podcast in
minutes
It is Free
Dr. Laura Call of the Day
Focus on the Family Broadcast
Calm Parenting Podcast
The Federalist Papers
Just So Stories
Good Inside with Dr. Becky
Raising Good Humans