A Tale Of Two Summerss For Parents Summary

Adult supervision of children is quite a controversial topic nowadays as there are so many different beliefs. The article “A Tale of Two Summers for Parents”, by Belinda Luscombe, brings up many points as to how depending on many factors, parents have to make this difficult decision. I believe that children do not need that constant supervision in their childhood because, it will lead to them being independent, growing stronger as an individual, and finally because it will allow the parents to keep a steady job. As a child grows up and expands their knowledge, they widen their boundaries in decision making. Many independent people had a childhood that did not involve their parents more than needed, which I personally see as an advantage.Growing up as a child, I was hardly allowed to do anything on my own. I am the first-born child in my family, and my parents were too scared to leave all by myself until I turned thirteen. Being a child who grew up hardly knowing independence at home, I am now a teenager who feels overwhelmed to even ask a question in class. I envy others who do not need confidence in order to be independent as it is a large role in everyday life as an adult. As long as the child is given some resources, they can survive and learn things on their own.
Children who can be an efficient individual are very likely to become strong workers later on in life. My father for example was born into a poor family of twelve, so naturally there was hardly parental supervision, but growing up on his own and wanting better in life, he did stellar in his schoolwork and went to college. Nowadays, he is not living paycheck to paycheck that is hourly, he has a salary and a well paying job he enjoys. This is a prime example displaying the possibilities when one is independant and does not rely on others in