Maybe Pediatricians should be new Charter Organization? or in new ads?

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"We are so afraid of the kinds of dangers that are actually so rare that we are not allowing our children to prepare themselves for the bumps in the road of life. Then, later on they fall apart," Boston College Professor Peter Gray told WBZ-TV.

"They are far better off if they have the kinds of experiences in which they learn how to judge danger themselves, how to solve their own problems, develop a certain degree of courage, learn how to deal with the small amounts of fear and anger that naturally arise in play....We've taken away a lot of recess, we've shortened the lunch hour so kids are gobbling down their food. We've increased homework and the pressure of homework. We've taken away the more enjoyable aspects of school and the inevitable result of that is school has become anxiety provoking and depressing," Gray said.

...

"What can pediatricians do to ameliorate this crisis? They
might talk with parents about their children’s opportunities
for independent, confidence-building activities. They might
present an overview of the findings of studies such as those
described in this report, explain concepts such as locus of
control and basic psychological needs, and ask parents about
their children’s independent activities and the constraints
and fears that limit those freedoms. They might brainstorm
with parents about how to overcome the constraints and
dampen the fears, given the child’s maturity, the neighbor-
hood, and the family’s living conditions. Parents in some
neighborhoods have worked together to create places and
times where children can play freely with other children,
with an adult present just for safety, not to manage the play. "

More at sources:

https://www.cbsnews.com/boston/news/boston-college-professor-peter-gray-childhood-safety-development/

https://www.petergray.org/_files/ugd/b4b4f9_f2cb98d004af4ebf9644c8daa30b040e.pdf

Or they might join Scouting? This could make a good ad campaign for Scouting. I think many parents would find a pediatrician recommendation of Scouting more assuring. Like dentists endorsing Crest toothpaste.

My $0.02,

 

Edited April 23 by RememberSchiff