What We’re Asking and Why
Through our ongoing Online Risk Series, we’re asking families, caregivers, and educators how they define “safe enough” and how that varies across different settings, ages, abilities, and experiences. We want to understand how comfort levels shift depending on the environment, the child, the type of challenge, and what kinds of risks adults see as helping children grow. Each week’s question looks at a different aspect of risk in play, from tools and heights to independence and emotional courage.
What We’ve Learned So Far
Now a month into the series, responses have already reflected many of the themes we saw in our earlier Risk and Regional Risk Inquiries. Caregivers continue to emphasize the value of “doing dangerous things safely,” trusting children’s instincts while balancing comfort levels around tools, speed, and natural materials. Rural families especially highlighted the role of teaching and supervision in helping risk feel manageable.
Building a Braver Museum
Over the next couple of months, we’ll keep exploring how families perceive physical, social, and emotional risk. Your responses will directly shape how WonderTrek designs exhibits, signage, and programs that support healthy, confidence-building challenges. Follow along online and add your voice to the conversation, each response helps us build a museum where adventure and safety grow together.
