The worst thing parents can do to their children is shelter them from the real world. I think this because when those children get older they are going to have a massive reality check. They are going to have to figure out what goes on in the world now that their parents aren't there to protect them from it. Kids need to figure stuff out on their own and learn from their mistakes. They can't do that if the parents don't let them. Kids need to learn what all happens out in the world and not have such strict regulations on what they get to know or they will be clueless when they leave home. The kids may even come into harm to themselves and other people from lack of knowledge of what goes on in the world. Parents want to protect their children but sheltering them from everything won't protect them if it means that they could get into trouble or get hurt from not knowing about what goes on. Kids need to be protected but not to the point where it could cause damage or harm in the future.