Who We Are
When Adults Step Back, Kids Step Up
At Let Grow, we believe today’s kids are smarter, safer and stronger than our culture gives them credit for.
Treating them as physically and emotionally fragile is bad for their future — and ours. Let Grow counters the culture of overprotection. We aim to future-proof our kids and our country.
Featured Articles
Lifelong Lessons from an Overnight at the L.A. Airport, Alone, at Age 13
Enjoy this childhood story from Let Grow supporter Robin J. Phillips , who remains pretty proud of her resourceful 13-year-old self (pictured). Robin says confidence is a muscle – it grows stronger as you use it. By Robin Phillips When […]
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!
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.
Have Us Speak
Independence is childhood’s rocket fuel. We’re the experts on why it’s disappearing, what happens when it does, and how to bring it back. That’s why we’ve spoken everywhere from Microsoft to DreamWorks to schools and conferences across America. Next up: Your event?
Get Involved
Join the movement to make childhood independence easy, normal and legal. And appreciated! Access our free resources (including The Let Grow Kid Card), comment and share ideas, and consider making a donation!
