Gever Tulley quotes

Persistence and resilience only come from having been given the chance to work though difficult problems. (Gever Tulley)
The evolution of playground equipment has been to this ever safer, less challenging, less interesting assemblies of equipment. View quote
Gever Tulley
When we protect children from every possible source of danger, we also prevent them from having the kinds of experiences that develop their sense of self-reliance, their ability to assess and mitigate risk, and their sense of accomplishment. View quote
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Pocketknives are kind of drifting out of our cultural consciousness, which I think is a terrible thing. View quote
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The idea that we can make all things safe for all behaviors is in itself a dangerous and slippery slope. View quote
Gever Tulley

Gever Tulley

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Photo: Bill Holsinger-Robinson, CC BY 2.0
Occupation: American Writer
Born: 1962
Quotes count: 5