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  "id": 123967,
  "title": "Jeff Bezos let his children use knives at age 4 to build resourcefulness",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/04/jeff-bezos-let-his-children-use-knives-at-age-4-to-build",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-04T08:25:45.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Times of India",
    "slug": "times-of-india",
    "url": "https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/parenting/moments/jeff-bezos-and-his-wife-allowed-their-kids-to-play-with-knives-at-the-age-of-4-why-resourcefulness-in-kids-needs-to-be-inculcated-early/articleshow/132852800.cms"
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  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "Jeff Bezos advocates for children to engage in risky play, believing it builds essential resourcefulness. He shared that his own childhood on a ranch taught him problem-solving skills. Allowing children to handle tools and face challenges prepares them for future endeavors. Experts suggest this hands-off approach can lead to greater confidence and resilience. Overparenting, conversely, may…",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "Jeff Bezos warns Mamdani on NYC taxes, Amazon founder hits slams wasteful spending",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/02/jeff-bezos-warns-mamdani-on-nyc-taxes-amazon-founder-hits-slams",
        "published": "2026-08-02T06:37:03.000Z"
      }
    ]
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}