If children are not given the opportunity to explore the thrill and the dangers of fire, then how can they develop any concept of its potential danger? I don't know a single child, or adult for that matter, who is not fascinated by fire. It was the control of fire that set our early ancestors apart from other species; it provides light, warmth, colour and it tantalises the imagination, and yes, it can be dangerous - but so can water, stairs, stinging nettles, cotton wool and bubble wrap, but we certainly wouldn't go out of our way to stop children engaging with them.
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