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At Let Grow, we believe in kids. We believe they are smart, strong and at least as capable as we were at their age.
So why does society insist on bubble-wrapping them? Why are we encouraged to monitor them constantly, in person or with an app, from the day they’re born to the day they leave for college? Why don’t we trust them to do anything safely or successfully on their own?
Because of the twin fears stalking modern day parents: Either our kids will be kidnapped and murdered…or they won’t get into Harvard.
But in fact, treating today’s kids as remarkably vulnerable is bad for their future, and ours. With a wild and robotic economy coming our way, kids need to be flexible, creative problem solvers. They can’t solve their problems if an adult is always there, solving them first.
The winners of tomorrow are comfortable with risk, able to deal with disappointment (even the lack of a trophy), and they do not consider themselves fragile.
At Let Grow, we trust kids to screw up, figure things out, screw up some more, and to make their way in the world as every generation has done until now. It is insulting to act as if somehow this particular generation needs more hand-holding, censorship, and coddling than we did.
As adults, our job is to prepare our child for the path and then…let go.
And Let Grow.
So why does society insist on bubble-wrapping them? Why are we encouraged to monitor them constantly, in person or with an app, from the day they’re born to the day they leave for college? Why don’t we trust them to do anything safely or successfully on their own?
Because of the twin fears stalking modern day parents: Either our kids will be kidnapped and murdered…or they won’t get into Harvard.
But in fact, treating today’s kids as remarkably vulnerable is bad for their future, and ours. With a wild and robotic economy coming our way, kids need to be flexible, creative problem solvers. They can’t solve their problems if an adult is always there, solving them first.
The winners of tomorrow are comfortable with risk, able to deal with disappointment (even the lack of a trophy), and they do not consider themselves fragile.
At Let Grow, we trust kids to screw up, figure things out, screw up some more, and to make their way in the world as every generation has done until now. It is insulting to act as if somehow this particular generation needs more hand-holding, censorship, and coddling than we did.
As adults, our job is to prepare our child for the path and then…let go.
And Let Grow.
Overview
Location
United States, New York
Employees
11-50
Founded date
2017
Mentions in press and media 26
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| Aug 20, 2026 | Parents are being held responsible for their kids’ crimes under new laws | Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... Amanda Watford, Stateline.org When young children and teenagers get into trouble, the question often comes quickly: Where were their parents? That question is again shaping public policy in communi... |
| May 18, 2026 | Bipartisan Federal Bill Introduced to Protect Childhood Independence and Clarify Neglect Standards | Let Grow's mission is to make it "easy, normal and legal" to give kids back some independence. The bill would help states distinguish ordinary childhood independence from neglect and support freer, healthier childhoods. NEW YORK, ... |
| May 14, 2026 | Kansas Enacts Law Clarifying Childhood Independence Is Not Neglect | Let Grow's mission is to make it "easy, normal and legal" to give kids back some independence. Kansas becomes the 13th state to protect parents who let kids play, walk, and gain independence without fear of neglect claims. NEW YOR... |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Indiana Kids Can Now Play Outside or Stay Home Alone Briefly Without Their Parents Getting Investigated for Neglect | Indiana State Rep. Jake Teshka Indiana State Rep. Victoria Garcia Wilburn Indiana's new Reasonable Childhood Independence law protects parents who allow age-appropriate unsupervised time from neglect investigations. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STA... |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Let Grow’s Canadian Expansion Moves Into Action as Schools Implement Independence-Building Programs | Canadian schools begin implementing Let Grow’s independence-building programs, supported by new leadership and philanthropic backing nationwide. CANADA, January 22, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Let Grow, the nonprofit championing childhood in... |
| Sep 9, 2025 | Growing Courage, Resilience, and Independence Across Canada | Let Grow brings its free independence-building school programs to Canada, empowering kids with resilience, courage, and confidence. Every child deserves the chance to discover just how capable they are.” — Ness Kenalty of The Waltons Trust ... |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Let Grow Co-Founder Lenore Skenazy Takes the TED Mainstage to Share the Secret to Happier, Braver Kids | Lenore Skenazy takes the mainstage at TED Lenore Skenazy’s TED Talk reveals why giving kids independence builds resilience, confidence, and joy—for children and parents alike. Our son came into the apartment… levitating.” — Lenore Skenazy, ... |
| Jun 27, 2025 | South Carolina Becomes Nation's First Let Grow 'Lighthouse State' | WEST COLUMBIA, S.C. – The South Carolina Department of Education (SCDE) is teaming up with the national nonprofit Let Grow to launch a groundbreaking statewide initiative. South Carolina is once again lighting the way—this time as the first... |
| Jun 25, 2025 | Let Grow Launches New Community Toolkit to Spark Childhood Independence and Local Connection | Free, customizable toolkit offers templates, guides, and ideas to help communities promote independence, free play, and resilience in kids. NEW YORK, NY, UNITED STATES, June 25, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Let Grow, a nonprofit dedicated to ... |
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FAQ about Let Grow
When was Let Grow founded?
Let Grow was founded in 2017.
What has the press written about Let Grow?
Parsers VC has collected 26 articles mentioning Let Grow, among them “Parents are being held responsible for their kids’ crimes under new laws” (Aug 20, 2026) and “Bipartisan Federal Bill Introduced to Protect Childhood Independence and Clarify Neglect Standards” (May 18, 2026).
Is Let Grow still active?
Yes, Let Grow is active; its latest activity on Parsers VC dates from Aug 24, 2026.