Jeff Bezos credits risky childhood play for building resourcefulness in kids
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos supports allowing children to engage in risky play, arguing it develops critical problem-solving skills. He has revealed that his own upbringing on a ranch, where he handled tools from a young age, shaped his resourceful mindset. Bezos permitted his children to use knives as early as age four as part of this philosophy. Child development experts back this approach, noting it can foster greater confidence and resilience. In contrast, overparenting has been linked to negative effects on children's long-term mental well-being.
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