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Kids who feel their parents are less reliable take fewer risks vital to learning and growth
November 27, 2023
MADISON, Wisconsin, Nov. 27 -- The University of Wisconsin Madison campus issued the following news:

Trying something new is a risk every child undertakes as they explore and learn about the world. While risk can be costly, it can also pay off in rewards or knowledge. But new research suggests children without predictable support from the adults in their lives are less willing to take those risks -- and reap those rewards.

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