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What experiences do you think are important for children to have?

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Posted on Sep 18th, 2009 by Siona : Synchronicity Coordinator Siona
What memorable events or moments do you remember from childhood? Are there any that you think children today might miss?
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BTW, don't take my word...

Posted on Nov 24th, 2009 by SerpentKing : Writer of awesomeness SerpentKing

BTW, don't take my word for it, I'm just 13 myself. I think dating is an important expirience. It grants confidence, and will gain the kid more friends and popularity.

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SerpentKing : Writer of awesomeness

I will respond to this...

Posted on Sep 21st, 2009 by Darryl : Nameless Darryl

I will respond to this question with a poem I wrote for the parents of children who were in my classroom. It's called "Let Them Play Can you see the value, Of mud, clay, paint... More »

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Everything! Growth and existence is...

Posted on Sep 21st, 2009 by Renee : Divine Feminine Renee

Everything! Growth and existence is all about experience. We don't learn without doing. While i believe it is a parent's goal to protect their children, it's also important for them to make mistakes. In order... More »

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Renee : Divine Feminine

Fundamentally, to be loved.  I've...

Posted on Sep 21st, 2009 by Healing Artist Entrepreneur : be...ing Healing Artist Entrepreneur

Fundamentally, to be loved.  I've worked with many children throughout my life and the reoccurring empty hole is, they felt they weren't loved.  Never told, never hugged, never acknowledged, never honored, never asked their thoughts or... More »

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Their own!

Posted on Sep 21st, 2009 by Artemisilke : Authentic Artemisilke

Their own!

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love ,trust ,peace of a...

Posted on Sep 20th, 2009 by annysh : Gaia Explorer annysh

love ,trust ,peace of a family

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Hm.. (future) Momma Suni wants...

Posted on Sep 19th, 2009 by Suni : Guardian, Warrior, Survivor Suni

Hm.. (future) Momma Suni wants her kids to experience: `Grass under my child's feet `trees to climb `clean air `clean rivers, lakes, and streams to play in `a dog to run with, play with, cry... More »

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Suni : Guardian, Warrior, Survivor

Freedom to learn in a...

Posted on Sep 19th, 2009 by d3wi : Journey to be a Better Me d3wi

Freedom to learn in a fun way

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I think children nowadays should...

Posted on Sep 19th, 2009 by Matija : Searching for the One within Matija

I think children nowadays should have the freedom to be amazed with life, to ask freely all those questions that swarm in their young spirits. I've so often witnessed parents extinguishing the enthusiasm children have,... More »

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A lot of time outdoors,...

Posted on Sep 19th, 2009 by irishummingbird : Community Builder irishummingbird

A lot of time outdoors, experiencing a measure of Freedom from adults and communion with Nature. They should be allowed to make toys from that which is around them in Nature or the nearest vacant... More »

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