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[b]Because kids have needs.  They need supervision, they need help with things, etc.[/b]  We get so tired of going to the playground having kids insisting on us playing with them, entertaining them, trying to eat our snacks (sorry, no, not without parents permission and bring your own), and insisting we lift them, push them on the swing, try to ride our bikes, scooters.  We aren't lifting or touching another child except in an emergency - not taking the risk of being accused of something.  Most parents who are at the park are so checked out and have no clue or don't care what their kids are doing.  It always amazes us.[/quote]

Yes, all kids have needs. In fact, all human beings have needs. That doesn't mean that all kids (aged 0-17) need equal levels of supervision and equal help with the same things. At some point, kids are able to go to the park by themselves. The question is, when?[/quote]

Not at age 6.[/quote]

Says who?  You?   So what.  For others it could be okay.  Not all parents are alike. Not all kids are alike.  That is why government should not interfere.

And by the way, I was 6 and walked home from school everyday.  [/quote]

So happy for you and your parents that nothing happened. [/quote]

Wow, me too.  :roll:   Helicopters daydream of the worst every single minute of the day and gladly pass down their anxieties and insecurities onto their kids, which why so many are on meds or in a therapy for something. Or at the very least, can't cross a street, tie their shoes, fall down and get back up again without running to Mommy.    I am glad I grew up when all kids were given some freedom to learn how to use their brain.  You know, critical thinking skills, common sense, street smarts etc...

And by the way, in the 80's, one of the things a child being ready for 1st grade (5-6yrs old) was to be able to walk 4-8 blocks on their own.  So what has happened since then that kids this age can no longer walk alone and some people think it is neglect?  [/quote]

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