NIN Radio Ep. 010 – Nature, Free Play and Rethinking Childhood with Tim Gill
In this in-depth interview, author and activist Tim Gill urges parents to consider the level of freedom and types of experiences they had in childhood. He explains why allowing children to fulfill their need to test their own limits helps them assess risks, learn their capacities, gain confidence and become more resilient. Tim talks about unstructured play and what a great play space looks like; garnering peer support from other parents; and what can be done to help the growing number of children suffering from anxiety and depression. You’ll learn why it’s vital to weigh up the risks vs benefits of certain types of play and how to be a little less risk averse and a little more free range.
Length: 1h : 06m : 00s
Subject Area: Risk, urban planning