Childhood Independence and Play: The Foundations of Democracy

Democracy relies on us having a sense of agency — the belief that we can independently and effectively control our own lives, determine our opinions, make our decisions — to participate and contribute to society. The drastic changes to childhood in the last decades are preventing our children from developing this crucial skill-set and putting America at risk. Join our discussion with Rachel Davison Humphries, Outreach Director for the Bill of Rights Institute, about how experiences of freedom and play prepare kids to understand and practice the civic virtues of common purpose and common good.