Mistakes are a part of life. We cannot learn the correct way of going about things if we don't sometimes do it wrong. I often notice that parents are quick to do things for their children or yell at them to stop if they are about to do something they may not have experience doing. This practice negates the child's ability to develop their own intellect and grow wise. Wisdom is said to be the culmination of experience and knowledge. We must experience, which means we must do, not try. And while much can be taught, only practice can be the way towards mastery, which makes one wise. Go on and make mistakes, own them and be responsible. Understand that there may be consequences good bad or indifferent and learn to be humble when approached and addressed by those who have succeeded before you. Then climb that tree and swing like a wise and learned monkey!