Gever Tulley says there are 5 dangerous things you should let your kids do.
- Play with fire
- Own a pocket knife
- Throw a spear
- Deconstruct appliances
- Drive a car
I see what he's getting at, but I remember doing most of these things in technology or gym class. Then again, I also remember the school discontinuing technology because of changing budgetary priorities. So maybe his
Tinkering School does have its place.
Check out the
full presentation on
TED. And because of my thrill for 4a, here's
howstuffworks!