Gever Tulley: 5 dangerous things you should let your kids do

Gever Tulley discusses the importance of allowing children to engage in activities that are often considered dangerous, such as playing with fire, owning a pocketknife, throwing a spear, deconstructing appliances, and breaking the DMCA. He argues that these activities help children learn valuable skills, develop confidence, and understand the world around them. Tulley emphasizes the need to balance safety with opportunities for learning and growth.

What is the main goal of the Tinkering School?

• To teach children strict safety regulations

• To help children learn how to build and create

• To provide children with a traditional education

• To prevent children from using power tools

Why is playing with fire considered a valuable learning experience for children?

• It teaches them to avoid dangerous situations

• It helps them understand basic principles of fire

• It encourages them to play with toys

• It prevents them from getting hurt

What is the significance of owning a pocketknife for children?

• It is a tool for cooking

• It is a decorative item

• It is a tool for playing games

• It is a universal tool that empowers them

How does throwing a spear benefit children's development?

• It improves their cooking skills

• It enhances their visualization and problem-solving abilities

• It teaches them to avoid physical activities

• It helps them learn new languages

What can children learn from deconstructing appliances?

• That appliances are simple to use

• That appliances are indestructible

• That they can understand complex systems

• That they should not touch appliances

What lesson is taught by breaking the Digital Millennium Copyright Act?

• That laws are irrelevant

• That digital media should not be used

• That some laws can be broken accidentally

• That laws are always clear and unbreakable

Why is driving a car considered an empowering experience for children?

• It allows them to understand large objects

• It is a method to learn about dinosaurs

• It teaches them to avoid driving

• It is a way to break the law