Food for thought?

Question

So I just got finished watching Captain Fantastic, I also follow The Bucketlist Family on insta and also have watched Given on Netflix. 
All of these families (although I believe Captain Fantastic is a fictional family not sure) have the same core belief that rather than traditional lifestyles, experiences are what really teach our children. 
So my question to you is, what are your opinions. Is there a balance, why do you feel the way you feel. What's best for a childs psychological upbringing? Does this type of instability (if i must call it that) help them or harm them? Are they less aware of the world around them if they conform to what society tells us is correct?

Answer

We have a balance. 
I plan on homeschooling my kids. They will grow up learning from nature, travel, life experiences, as well as books. 
I generally don’t believe in keeping things “kids friendly” or sticking just to “kids menus”. I don’t believe in not doing amazing things just because the kids may be too young to remember it. We can always do it over again! As long as we have fun and enjoy it, it’s not a waste. 
In her less than 2 years of life she’s lived pretty well. She’s pet stingrays and sharks, she’s drank horchata from a Mexican street vendor in the Yucatan, she’s tried es cargot in fine dining, hiked the Smokey Mountains, and swam in springs. We’re planning when this baby is born and both are a bit older (for safety reasons) to go to Alaska and hike a glacier. I’m sure that one will have similar adventures before then, too. 
At the same time.
Liliana has sensory issues and thrives on a schedule. 
So we have also stayed home and not gone anywhere for weeks. She’s gone an entire month eating nothing but goldfish and smoothies. She’s refused to do things because they make her uncomfortable. We’ve had to cancel plans to accommodate her needs. And that’s ok, too! I respect her boundaries and even when we go on adventures make sure she has a schedule and we take things that make it a bit easier for her. We ALWAYS have an exit plan in case she needs to leave. 
My point is, it depends on the family. I think kids need exposure to different cultures and experiences. But I also think they need stability and a bit of normalcy. And it’s up to them and the parents to find what balance of the 2 work for them.

Answer

I think balance is good. I loved the move Captain Fantastic, but that lifestyle would be extreme for me. I want them to have a balance of the experience he talks about in the movie and socializing because both are important for a healthy wellbeing.

Answer

I posted a similar post a few weeks back about it too much vacationing is bad for kids.

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