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A study found that children who engage in risky play tend to develop better risk management skills for real-world situations, such as crossing a busy street, with greater efficiency.
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British Columbia, Canada; Norway; Colorado, United States
Who
Mariana Brussoni, Ellen Beate Hansen Sandseter, researchers from the University of British Columbia, Queen Maud University College of Early Childhood Education in Norway, and Colorado State University
What
A study found that children who engage in risky play tend to develop better risk management skills for real-world situations, such as crossing a busy street, with greater efficiency.
When
Sun, 14 Jun 2026 00:33:45 GMT · 5h 24m ago
Where
British Columbia, Canada; Norway; Colorado, United States ·
Why
Researchers theorize that if children never get to practice assessing and confronting small, manageable dangers, they may not develop the judgment they need for bigger ones.
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How this affects you
This research suggests that allowing children to engage in 'risky play' is crucial for developing essential real-world safety skills and efficient decision-making, challenging traditional approaches to child safety that often aim to eliminate all risk.
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