risk and harm --- It is true there is a big difference between risk and harm. However, If I want to catch a fish using bait with a hook imbedded (risk) how may fishes are either aware or knowlegable of the end result of the fishing expedition (harm to the fish - dinner or lunch?<br /> By placing the child at risk or facilitating or encouraging norms, behavior and gadgets which entices the child to explore or "try it out" is actually exposing him/her to being harmed - we are not helping the process. we are in effect exploiting the child's innocence and vulnerability

Source author: Bennette Thomas thomasb@dominica.gov.dm