My mum was very over-protective. Maybe because I was a ‘war baby’. As a result I didn’t get much experience of playing out with the other children, and was shy and awkward socially as a result.
My five were watched over until about the age of four, then slowly allowed more freedom. Toddlers were taught how to climb backwards down the stairs, etc. They grew up in the days when children spent most of the day playing out, and learned how to assess risks. Apart from a few minor accidents they coped well.
Now we mostly seem to live in a time of over-protected children, who are never allowed out of their parents sight, and have no chance to be adventurous. I find this very sad.
Allowing such young children to play in dark wet conditions isn’t very sensible, but GP have to learn to step back and keep quiet.
Do you still wear you original wedding and engagement ring