my free range kid

The turtle chasing the elusive Elmo.

I have a free range kid. Yes, I know he'll make mistakes. He will trip, tumble and fall. There will be blood and bruises and probably broken bones. And, I know I'll have lots of "oh sh*%" moments over the years. But I want the turtle to run three paces ahead, to swim without a life jacket, and climb trees without a safety rope.