...NOW, WE CONSIDER THE 'FREE-RANGE'. I think the name says much of what it’s about, don’t you? Still, let’s see what the experts have to tell us…

4. FREE-RANGE PARENTING

Free-range parenting is in direct opposition to helicopter parenting. Proponents of this parenting style want to preserve the traditional approach–allowing kids to have some freedom without constantly worrying something bad will happen. Free-range parents let their children walk to school alone and ride their bikes outside without supervision. In extreme cases, some parents have even reported allowing their very young children to grocery shop and ride public transportation alone.

THE GOOD PART

This style is based on the theory that children learn from experience, and that failure can be fruitful. Proponents look at it simply as preparing their child for the real world, instead of preparing the world for their child. It promotes self-reliance and confidence.

Have you heard of the HELICOPTER parenting style?

THE NOT-SO-GOOD PART

Opponents look at it as dangerous and neglectful. Kids are just that-kids. They should not be treated as adults.

Just as I did, you may have noticed that some parents are actually a mix of more than one of these styles. And frankly, I happen to believe that too much of ANYTHING is bad. So, the ideal situation will be most likely to know when you should be an attached parent, when you should fly the helicopter, be the tiger (lol) or go free-range.

You won’t be a perfect parent, but at least you can try to be a good one. All the best!

SOURCE: http://www.mamagidi.com/kind-parent-pt-4/