Obviously, there’s a place for protecting our kids by sheltering them from some things, but I think it’s generally best to protect them by helping them learn how to handle problems. 

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If I Let My Kid Play Outside, They’ll Be Bullied!

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What a good point you have, as a child I was bullied many times, but because of my character I understood that I needed to defend myself. It took me many years to get rid of those bullying attempts, but it helped me grow, as you say, in the face of challenges...