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[quote=Anonymous]I grew up in a city. Likewise, my dc is growing up in a city (though a smaller one).

This is painting with a very broad brush, but I think it's importnt to educate vs. shield when it comes to crime, homelessness, gangs, etc. Even with younger kids.

Developing some street smarts in a kid is a survival skill, and like anything, there's never an age that's too you, IMO, as long as you deal with it in an age appropriate way.

E.g., "flashing your cash." Message went something like this: Not everyone is honest and nice, some folks may be really hurting financially, and you can't tell by looking, so when traveling or walking around, don't open your wallet and show folks what's inside. Likewise, don't *talk* about the birthday twenty in your wallet from aunt so-and-so on the subway.

Gangs: we've discussed what they are and why people join, from an early age (I grew up in gang territory and still, to this day in a small part of the back of my mind, mentally check my outfit colors to make sure I'm not misrepresenting myself...I'm a middle aged lady, BTW), and why it's dangerous to associate with them. Nobody;s immune. They're in the burbs, too, and kids who are desperate for a sense of themselves ad a community are everywhere. [/quote]

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