If you are wondering how much mischief your kid can get up to in thirty seconds, try this little experiment.
Turn off all the music, TV, and other distractions in the room.
Click on the following link, and quickly close your eyes.
Open them when you think 30 seconds has elapsed.
Did you make it to the end? What do you think your kids could have accomplished during that time?
Depending on the age of your child, thirty seconds alone could be disastrous. Or it could be just the right amount of time that they need in order to solve a problem on their own. Perhaps they could actually attempt to tie their shoes before you swing in to help?
The next time your kid asks for a hand with a task, try to consider if just 30 seconds would afford them the opportunity to learn how to do it without your assistance.
Regardless, most people are surprised by how long it takes 30 seconds to pass. So make sure your kiddo is in a safe space before you allow them to be unsupervised for even that short amount of time.