Name: 5 dangerous things you should let your kids do
Uploaded: 2007-12-21T01:27:00Z
Duration: 9 min 5 s
Description: At TED U, Gever Tulley, founder of the Tinkering School, spells out 5 dangerous things you should let your kids do -- and why a little danger is good for both kids and grownups.

Gever Tulley: 5 dangerous things you should let your kids do

5 dangerous things you should let your kids do

At TED U, Gever Tulley, founder of the Tinkering School, spells out 5 dangerous things you should let your kids do -- and why a little danger is good for both kids and grownups.

Shielding children from every risk may actually undermine their ability to handle the real world. Letting them play with fire, use tools, and even break a few rules helps them gain confidence and learn from mistakes. One summer camp even puts power tools in the hands of second-graders, who come home scraped but empowered. These hands-on experiences teach kids skills and judgment they can't get from sanitized toys or constant supervision.