Utah Resolution Would Encourage More Free-Range Parenting
In 2018, Utah became the first state to pass what was then called a Free-Range Kids law. Since then, seven other states have followed suit, passing what are now known as “Reasonable Childhood Independence” bills.
Now Utah is preparing to lead the way again.
In the next few days, the state Senate will consider a resolution that just passed out of committee, and calls for an expansion of free-range parenting. The resolution “highlights the importance of free play and child independence,” “supports children engaging in independent activities,” and “encourages school districts, school administrators, and teachers to utilize the Let Grow school program to help build independence.”
Let Grow is the nonprofit I cofounded in order to help parents, educators, and policymakers teach kids resiliency by staying out of the way. Kids who walk to school by themselves, take on a new activity on their own, or organize a game with friends—without the input of adults—are less likely to become fragile, sheltered, and fearful of social situations.
The Utah resolution’s purpose is to ask local educators and policymakers to clear away any obstacles that prevent kids from enjoying free and independent play. Its sponsor is state Sen. Lincoln Fillmore (R–Salt Lake), who successfully championed the initial Free-Range Kids bill.
“It really just asks sc
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