When a phrase is so overused, kids will start to ignore it.
Have you ever watched your child run poolside at breakneck speed or hop recklessly from one hotel bed to the next? If so, you might have had the urge to shout, “Be careful!”
It can also alarm and confuse them. The phrase itself instills fear because parents say it when they are scared. It’s often used when kids are playing, which can be confusing to them. While it’s important for children to be aware of situational or physical risks, teaching them to be afraid of playing can create a lack of self-trust over time.
According to Steve Smith, an outdoor program risk management expert and consultant, while it can be nerve-wracking to watch your kids scrabble around a rocky facade or jump waves in the ocean, the benefits of active play outdoors outweigh the risks of injury from these activities. Another way is to ask a “Do you feel…?” question. This helps your child check in with their emotional self and physical body by taking a minute to self-assess. “Do you feel safe that high up?” Or: “Do you feel the heat from the campfire?”
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