178. Do Kids Need More Independence?

<p>Are modern parents too protective? Why do we worry so much about things that almost never happen? And how did Mike learn about bus stops?</p><p> </p>SOURCES:David Bjorklund, professor of psychology at Florida Atlantic University.Peter Gray, professor of psychology at Boston College.David Lancy, professor emeritus of anthropology at Utah State University.Lenore Skenazy, president of Let Grow and founder of the Free-Range Kids movement.<p> </p>RESOURCES:"Decline in Independent Activity as a Cause of Decline in Children’s Mental Well-being: Summary of the Evidence," by Peter Gray, David Lancy, and David Bjorklund (The Jour...