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Why Protecting Your Child From Every Risk Might Be the Riskiest Move of All
Spencer Coursen
July 25, 2025
Every parent wants to protect their child. We lock the doors, set the rules, and double-check their seatbelt. And because we love them so much, it can be easy to forget that the job of a parent isn't to protect your children from life. It is to prepare them for it.
Because safety isn’t a product you hand over.
It’s a practice you pass on.
Every scraped knee, every small mistake, every time they climb a tree to high, are not failures of supervision…they are the reps that build courage, confidence, and capability.
Instead of shielding them from every risk, teach them how to recognize danger, trust their instincts, and respond to fear with confidence.
Overprotecting your kids creates a false sense that safety is guaranteed, instead of something that will very often require their participation
You won’t always be there — so prepare them to be ready.
So teach them. Trust them. Empower them. Do everything you can to manage fear and improve their distress tolerance.
Because safety isn’t an heirloom you hand over.
It’s a practice you pass on.
Don't deny them the reps they will need to stay safe in real life.
Six Ways To Raise Safer,
Smarter, Stronger Kids:
🔹 Let them take age-appropriate risks.
Climbing trees, riding bikes, and handling peer conflict are the building blocks of resilience and self-reliance.
🔹 Ask instead of direct.
Instead of yelling “get down from there,” ask, “What’s your plan for getting down?” Encourage them to think, not just obey.
🔹 Teach them how to spot danger, not just avoid it.
Teach them how to spot red flags, trust their instincts, and assert clear boundaries.
🔹 Build confidence through competence.
Let them try. Let them fail. Then help them reflect, adapt, and try again.
🔹 Talk about fear, and teach them how to handle it.
Courage isn’t about being fearless. It’s about knowing what to do even when you are.
🔹 Balance protection with preparation.
You can’t be there 24/7. But you can make sure they know what to do when you’re not.
Live Smart. Stay Safe.
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