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[quote=Anonymous]It is NOT against the law to let a child under the age of 8 play unsupervised outside.  It is against the law from them to be in a home or car under that age unsupervised by someone who is at least 13.

No.  Virginia does not have any similar law.  Some counties have guidelines.

My now almost 13 year old started flying by herself (unaccompanied minor) at 8.  Went completely solo at 12.  (Southwest allows this.)  She can navigate going several miles away by bike or foot.

She is EXTREMELY responsible and the opportunity to be responsible has allowed her to be EXTREMELY self-confident.  (People meet her and can't believe she is not 16.)

My 11 year old is less mature and more nervous and she is still growing towards the same level of responsibilities (with joint parent-child decisions and discussions).  She is becoming more and more self-reliant.

A child cannot learn to be on their own........ without getting opportunities to BE ON THEIR OWN.   Kids are self reliant are more likely to be able to make good decisions WITHOUT parental "help" and are less susceptible to peer pressure.

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