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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous] have started allowing my 8.5 yo DD to help me with shopping by going off on her own in the grocery store to find things in one aisle while I find things in other aisles. She's very mature, educated about stranger danger, etc. It has been very hard for me to lengthen the apron strings a little and give her some freedom. Now I wonder if I am doing something wrong

Personally, I think we have to allow our children experiences like this to gain confidence and independence as they get older.  I think the key, in a case like this, is to remain aware.  You need to know exactly where you sent your daughter, let her know exactly where you will be, tell her you will come looking for her in 2/3/4/5 minutes if she's not back with the item she went to get.  I do this with my 8 year old son too.  I send him to grab a tomato in the produce section while I'm perusing the meats.  There is risk involved but, like a lot of parenting situations, a little risk is required so the children grow.  YMMV.[/quote]

I clearly remember my mom allowing me to go on my own to the grocery store to grab a few things when I was around this little girl's age. My parents always gave me freedom and the tools to enjoy it.

Just a few years ago I learned though that my mom would follow behind me to make sure I was safe. Same thing my dad would do the first few years after I started driving. He'd go after me and make sure the place was safe and drive back home behind me. I never noticed!!!! His car was always home when I arrived ;) Smart daddy![/quote]

This brought tears to my eyes. I have to say that I am most comfortable with this approach. I don't think young children should be out of an adult's sight.[/quote]

I've done this. [/quote]

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