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by softwaredoug 2243 days ago
Not so much parents, but one of the best thing to do is have kids play independently with other kids without supervision and have them resolve their own problems. Sure parents can offer advice, but we don't jump in and fix it for them. One of the best things about free range parenting...
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This is true to a point. Vicious bullying and physical abuse are very real risks for children without enough supervision.
Yet the commercial shows total helicopter parents, hanging on every word and inflection between the child and the robot. I was taken aback.