The provincial government promised to do "whatever it takes" to safely reopen schools, and then promptly plugged their ears, humming away like rebellious toddlers.
Family outings are so much fun until your child gets lost.
No one wants to see their kid hurt. But life is full of risk, and what is childhood without playing on the monkey bars?
Media accounts of abductions and accidental child deaths can be alarming. Fortunately, statistics remind us of all those who make it home safe and sound.
When children test their own boundaries in thrilling play, they develop self-confidence, resilience and risk management skills.