Unbelievable
If your child brings this journal entry to class, there will be kids who share that they aren’t allowed to play outside in the rain.
Parenting has become so protective, that many kids don’t spend much time playing outside at all. These same kids will likely have access to technology at a young age because it is less likely to result in physical injury.
The problem with this parenting approach is that both choices harm the mental health of the kids.
Down with Instagram and up with playing in the rain!!!
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About the Author
Erica Mauro is a mom to two teenage boys, Will who is neurotypical and Michael with Autism and cognitive delays. She holds a BA in Psychology from Colgate University and a Masters of Psychology in Education from Columbia Teacher’s College. Before staying home with her children, she worked as an elementary school teacher. For five years, she served on the Board of Directors of the Molly Ann Tango Memorial Foundation, a charity dedicated to enriching the lives of children with special needs. In partnership with her husband Dave, she aspires to parent by using daily life as an opportunity for therapeutic intervention, seizing on real experiences as opportunities to build skills and strategies for Michael in a joyful, loving home environment. On the tougher early days, she just tried to get everyone safely to bedtime and start fresh in the morning. *wink* 
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