throwing stones

Throwing Stones

 

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Throwing Stones

Throwing Stones…we are forever telling children to NOT THROW STONES! In shouty voices I rather suspect. But is is all bad ?

Well, yes it is dangerous and it can injur someone or an animal (especially if a catapult is used and I am highly against catty’s as we call them in our house). Our children must learn there is a right way and wrong way to do something and have that internal monitor within themselves to figure out which is which.

cycling_freedom_2_mumof2So, when the rain finally stopped and the boys and I took the girls (aka our dogs) for a lovely long walk, the boys spotted the ‘safe spot’ for throwing stones. They know the check that there is enough space between them and that nobody is coming past and there are no animals that they can see in the field.

The hunt for their ‘perfect throwing stone’ begins and they can be there for ages trying to beat each other as to who threw the furthest or highest (note the cycle helmuts stay on haha!). Interestingly enough, there is no fighting as to who won as they are too busy looking for the next stone!

throwing_stones_2_mumof2Watching the sense of freedom along with building the skillsof throwing accurately is lovely to watch, but knowing that the boys are learning other life skills, like dealing with danger or figuring out whether something is safe to do or not for themselves is an even better skill that they are learning.

So, back to my original question : Throwing stones – is it all that bad?

 

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6 thoughts on “Throwing Stones”

  1. Like you I think that in the right setting it’s absolutely fine, as you say it’s teaching them to be aware of their surroundings and taking risk assessments – a vital life skill. It looks like they had fun with the stones and on their bike ride. Thanks for linking up and sharing with Country Kids.
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  2. My son isn’t one for stones – his favourite is throwing sticks. He knows what is right/wrong but I wouldn’t say he always adheres to the rules, particularly when his sister is around to wind him up…. #countrykids

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