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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]No, I do not let my child roam the neighborhood alone.  Mainly because I am not strong enough to survive anything happening to my children. Other parents are made of harder stuff. I am sure it is ok for them and their children. No judgement from me.

If my kids hang out with their friends, I know where they are.  They are not allowed to go in woods and lakes, but they can certainly be in the backyard of their friends houses. [/quote]

Translation:

I think coddling will keep them 100% safe
I think other parents who don't coddle don't really care about their kids

Newsflash:  The world is so much safer than when we were growing up.  You are letting  24hr news and worldwide social media turn you into a helicopter that will end up doing more harm than good for your kids.  [/quote]

I am the parent who will not let my child roam alone in the neighborhood alone. Now let me do a translation of your post.

Translation:  By calling the poster above a Helicopter parent, I can feel better if I neglect my children.

Newsflash :  People in America have easy access to guns. Much more than any other country in the world. Which means that even the crazies have access to ways to create mayhem.   Best of luck.

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