#954: Embrace Adventure

How can we raise boys who love adventure?Here are a few simple ways to encourage boys to not always play it safe but develop their God-given spirit of bravery:Encourage outdoor family activities that involve a healthy level of risk.  Whitewater rafting, tubing on rivers, and waterfall hiking are a few.  Selectively allow children to oversee their own projects.  It’s messy and not “perfect,” but they can own it.Enjoy adventurous yard toys like zip-lines and trampolines.  We can’t always play it safe!Plan vacations to new places.  Try different cities, restaurants, and entertainment.  As God shapes the lives of our children, He can use the raw material of learning to take risks and mold them into people who change their worlds!For information about raising your son into a godly man, visit Trail Life USA or RaisingGodlyBoys.com.