Hanna Rosin The Over Protected Kid Analysis

Growing up, adolescents often hear their parents repeating, “I miss when you were just a little kid!” And as they approach the end of their childhood and transition into developed and responsible young adults, the frequency of the saying becomes greater. The practice of authoritative figures keeping their young, safe and away from perceived danger for as long as possible has gone on for generations. The idea of “sparing the children” and protecting their innocence is nothing new. However, a change is taking place today where kids are creating their own way of expressing a sense of “play”. Cultures around the world believe different ways and interpretations about the proper way to raise a child: in The United States it is common practice to shelter a child, often in the most elaborate ways. And even though the belief of sheltering children as to hide the struggles in life and preserve their childhood innocence is expressed greatly …show more content…
In the article, “The Over Protected Kid” written by Hanna Rosin from The Atlantic, Rosin argues that independence and maturity is healthy and should be emphasized rather than suppressed in the younger generation. “The Land” in England, an adventure playground for children, helps to reinforce Rosin’s theory. Spread over many acres, this area is a supervised junk yard for kids disguised as a playground that serves to let them play, explore, and most importantly learn by their mistakes. This area allows them to create new memories playing with each other and helps them use their imaginations by utilizing the objects and tools around them to create a larger picture. This playground not only allows them to exercise their creativity is also helps them