Thursday, March 6, 2025

Down to Earth Forest School Presents

Chasing Childhood

Panel discussion to follow

Kennedy School - Kennedy School Theater

6pm doors, 7pm movie

Free

All ages welcome

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About Chasing Childhood

Chasing Childhood

Down to Earth Forest School and McMenamins Kennedy School present a free viewing of the film Chasing Childhood. After the film, stick around for a brief panel discussion about giving children a childhood worth having and the over-scheduling of children's lives.

You can learn more about Down to Earth Forest School on their website.

Synopsis
Overprotected and overdirected, American children are wilting under the weight of well-meaning parents. In the pursuit of keeping them safe and creating an impressive resumé of extracurricular activities to wow admissions boards, over-parenting smothers children across socioeconomic classes. Chasing Childhood follows education professionals and reformed helicopter parents who seek and offer solutions for developing more confident, independent young people while restoring some joy and freedom to childhood.