Psychologist Michael Thompson speaks with CNN about childhood independence . Thompson wrote a book about summer camp as a place for childhood self-discovery . The school consultant recommends having minimal contact with your kids at camp . TL;DR Summer camps are popular among parents and children alike, but some experts say they can be damaging to the development of young minds.
Psychologist Michael Thompson speaks with CNN about childhood independence . Thompson wrote a book about summer camp as a place for childhood self-discovery . The school consultant recommends having minimal contact with your kids at camp . Thompson says kids are stressed and need whimsy in their lives .