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RE: Free Range Kids - Should a Parent Have the Right to Determine their Child’s Readiness for Independency and Limited Supervision?
Thanfully, we don't have the same laws here and nobody bats an eye seeing young kids on their own in the street or the park. It is totally up to the parent to allow young kids to walk to school or play unsupervised outside. Many parents don't allow their children out of sight, being scared of all the horrible things in the news, but it's up to them to decide. I'm currently trying to get my 10 yo to pay attention and get familiar with parts of the city we visit more often. Hopefully, by next spring I'll be confident enough to let him go to one of his classes on his own.
I totally agree that these types of decisions should be made by the parents. I’m glad you don’t have to deal with these kinds of things. A parent knows their child best and their discretion should be enough.