It&#x27;s also worth considering why we feel emotions. That emotional pain exists so we will remember it and avoid making similar mistakes in the future.<p>Children will get hurt, but they heal. You get a few scrapes and bruises while you&#x27;re learning. Reasonable protections against catastrophe are important, but eliminating pain is a high bar to reach and it will come with a high cost. Not just a financial cost, either. It will cost children opportunities for excitement, joy and learning.