The Dangers Of Free-Range Parenting

When I was younger, my Dad accidentally lost me while we were at a car show. He made the mistake of taking his eyes off of me, and because of my naivety, I wandered too far away. I didn’t even realize how much danger I was in. My father panicked and alerted an employee. Eventually, the two of them were able to find me. My dad was extremely relieved, but what would have happened if he never found me? Children face many dangers when left unattended. Whether it be kidnappings, accidents, murders, or suicides, families are stricken with grief in the aftermath. Despite this, many would argue that parents are overprotective. This is simply not the case. Parents must be more responsible for their child or there will be consequences. Recently, many parents have become enlightened by the nostalgic ideology called free-range parenting. This is the belief that parents should let their children experience life more freely instead of choosing how they experience it. A typical action of free-range parenting is letting a child roam without parental supervision, which slightly threatens the well-being of the child. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
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According to Psychology Today, “The emotional blow associated with child loss can lead to a wide range of psychological and physiological problems including depression, anxiety, cognitive and physical symptoms linked to stress, marital problems, increased risk for suicide, pain and guilt.” Children aren’t the only ones who suffer from poor parenting.The parents indirectly harm themselves too. Parents should not improve their parenting just for the sake of their child; they should do it for their own sake as well. Along with general health problems, these emotional impacts can cause repercussions that harm marital relationships. The American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy states