Leading the Movement for Childhood Independence
Let Grow believes today’s kids are smarter and stronger than our culture gives them credit for. We are making it easy, normal and legal to give kids the independence they need to grow into capable, confident, and happy adults. When we let go we… Let Grow.
How you can Help Change American Childhood
School Programs
Want students to start doing and thinking more on their own? We’ve got independence-boosting projects, curricula and contests for kids K-12, and courses for teachers, too. Many are free!
- Let Grow Project
- Let Grow Play Club
- Think for Yourself Scholarship
Advocacy & Legislation
Kids have the right to some independence, and parents have the right to give it to them— without getting arrested. Here’s how we’re shifting the legal landscape, and how you can help.
- Advocacy Toolkit
- Map of U.S. Neglect Laws
- Model Legislation
Parents & Families
Get started with free resources for parents and families. When you join Let Grow, you get access to our library of articles and popular printables. Let us help you with raising independent kids!
- Family Resources
- Join Our Facebook Group
- Find Like-Minded Parents
Leading The Movement
Check out our achievements toward childhood independence.
Let Grow Supports Screen Free Week!
Over 1,000 families have taken the Let Grow Pledge!
You Need to See the documentary about Let Grow!
I can now make the decisions that are best for my children and not live in fear I am being judged and could be arrested.
Utah Mom Mica Hauley, The New York Times
Taking free time and free play out of childhood is like taking the whole wheat out of bread. The result is softer, squishier – and less fortifying.
Lenore Skenazy
Tools for Parents, Schools, and Communities to Boost Childhood Independence
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