Austin,

It's all about life experience. Different strokes for different folks.

Kids still grow up on farms. Kids still visit third-world countries during summer vacation. Kids still go to work with their parents. Kids do local summer music and sports camps all summer.

The kicker is that one child probably won't do all of that. smile
Variety is the spice of life!

Where's the harm in being a little sheltered? It won't last forever! smile