They do get so confident with that freedom. Ultimately they know what they want and need. We just have to not confuse them! After all these years it's still hard. Especially with my little man! He is so, um, daring (dangerous). It's very hard for me to trust that he knows the limits of his body and also physics. He's brought my parenting to a new level.
I think they love responsibility too. They love being trusted enough to be responsible for something.
Sudbury is really special. There are probably close to 50 now all around the world. Thankfully the other schools and the other people I started it with were incredibly helpful. The community is pretty tight.
Also I <3 <3 <3 the sticker!!!!!!!