Are forest kindergartens a good idea?

Dateline's story on Denmark's forest kindergartens has had a huge response, but is being able to run free in the forests a good way for children to learn? Or should there be greater concern for their safety?

The reaction to Kids Gone Wild has been strong in both Australia and Denmark surrounding those questions, including articles by DR (the Danish Broadcasting Corporation), TV2 and the BT newspaper.

But what do you think? Here are just a selection of the responses from Twitter.

If you missed Amos Roberts' story, catch up here:

Comment: 'It’s important for children to learn to be cold, wet, and survive that'

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Are forest kindergartens a good idea?

Dateline's story on Denmark's forest kindergartens has had a huge response, but is being able to run free in the forests a good way for children to learn? Or should there be greater concern for their safety?

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Are forest kindergartens a good idea?

Dateline's story on Denmark's forest kindergartens has had a huge response, but is being able to run free in the forests a good way for children to learn? Or should there be greater concern for their safety?

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