Free Range Kids Vs. Helicopter Parenting

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As parents, Ron and I struggle with the balance between giving our children freedom to become self-sufficient adults and keeping them safe from harm. How much freedom should we give? When does parenting go over into the “helicopter” range? In today’s show we discuss the difference between “free range kids” and “helicopter parenting.”

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