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b'Lenore Skenazy\\xa0of\\xa0Free Range Kids\\xa0makes the case for carefree summer activities and unstructured play time-- arguing against those who put safety fears ahead of a child\'s need to explore, be curious and grow."If You\'re a Kid, the Experts Want You to Have a Fun-Free Summer"\\xa0is the title of a recent article by Lenore.Summer is a time to "dig in the sand, gulp from the hose, play at the park, and leap with joy," writes Lenore. "Unless you\'re a kid-- in which case, find yourself a comfy sofa in a dark, quiet room and settle in."Parents are bombarded with safety messages from the\\xa0American Academy of Pediatrics, Parenting Magazine and other well-intentioned sites, which give urgent warnings about the hazards of summer. Their advice, says Lenore, is "don\'t have fun, it\'s too dangerous."Find out why being safety obsessed comes at a heavy price. Worried parents risk robbing their children of curiosity about the world and pride in their own achievements.

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