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[quote=Anonymous]I have no problem with this. We're in DC. We live in an area where violence has encroached further and further into our neighborhood. It's terrifying and it's sad. If my middle schooler invites a friend over, I am very clear and fully transparent about what the kids would like to do (e.g., walking to a nearby ice cream shop or staying in to just hang out) at this age and if they go out, whether or not it will be supervised by DH or me. I always say that one of us are always happy to walk w/the kids, if that's what they prefer. Our kid has certain routes they're allowed to take when on foot and certain parks they're not allowed to go to w/o a parent. They have to be home well before dark, because we live in a neighborhood that gets flooded w/diners, bar hoppers, and complete randos in the evenings. We are lucky in that our family knows many people that live near us and that work in the shops and cafes near us. My kid knows what to do if they feel unsafe.[/quote]
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