"The whole point of childhood is to do dangerous things and lie about them"

LOL! I'd say the point to parenting is guiding the kids through danger.

A story:

The Muiseum of Science haad a dinosaur exhibit with moving life-size models At the entrance there was a stripped version of a model to show the workings. They were displayed in a room with spooky lighting, fake fog, and animal noises. As we started into the spooky room, Harlan stopped and said, "I know they're machines but I sorta think they're going to eat me." His brother had no such fears and wanted to get up close. I ended up staying outside with Harlan while Brave Brother Virgil sallyed forth into the jungle alone. They were 4 or 5 years old. There are things to be said about this incident, mostly about being a twin and having twin children. In retrospect, I'm happiest to think that Harlan could voice his fears and that I was able to hear him.