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"Feral Child Summer" is a Nostalgic '90s Trend Coming to a Childhood Near You
If you've never heard of "feral child summer," it's the '90s throwback term you didn't know your kid's childhood needed. Here's what it means.
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Kylie Kelce Embraces 'Feral Child Summer' for Unstructured Play
Philadelphia, PA – As summer approaches, a new parenting trend is gaining traction: "Feral Child Summer." This concept, championed by podcast host Kylie Kelce, encourages parents to embrace unstructured outdoor play, allowing children the freedom to explore and engage with nature without rigid schedules. Kelce, known for her candid discussions on her "Not Gonna Lie" podcast, expressed her full support for the movement. "I love the idea of Feral Child Summer," she stated in a recent video. "I currently will unleash my children into the backyard. If one of them ends up digging out a rock, have at it." She emphasized the value of imaginative play, such as climbing play sets and creating their own scenarios. Recalling her own childhood, Kelce fondly described herself as a "bug hunt kid," spending hours flipping over stepping stones to discover rollie pollies, centipedes, and earthworms. She recently shared this tradition with her own children, teaching them the gentle art of catching fireflies. "We catch them with cuppy hands so that we don't squash them," she explained, highlighting the importance of observing and then releasing the insects. The "Feral Child Summer" trend advocates for a return to simpler, outdoor activities, promoting self-discovery and resilience through direct interaction with the environment. Kelce's endorsement adds a prominent voice to the growing conversation about balancing structured activities with essential free play for children's holistic development.
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Is "feral child summer" really making a comeback or just Gen X nostalgia?
"Did people stop letting their kids do this?"
