You have brought a very interesting facet of this subject to the table. That being, the protectiveness of parents and how this too hinders life skill development. I actually had not even thought about it from this perspective! And in certain ways, I am guilty of that with Jude, so thank you - because it has made me see things a little differently.

I think the most important thing for you now, is that you have realised what has been missing from your "world" and now in a positive and exciting manner, you can start treating the "learning" of all those things as an adventure :)

I am thrilled that my post inspired you hon! And thank you for the shout out.