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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Never. I grew up in that kind of environment and hated it. No sidewalks, and there was nothing in walking distance anyway including friends, a pool, library, or anyplace else to go and hang out. Until I had my license I was stuck at home unless one of my parents was able and willing to drive us somewhere, or my friends' parents were able and willing to come get me. It's very peaceful to visit my parents as a weekend getaway, but no way would I want to live my life like that daily.[/quote] I grew up in a similar environment, too, so I get your point, and that was just the way it was. However, it wasn't like we ever had a problem getting someone's parent to drive us where we wanted to go. My question, however, is at what age *nowadays* are you willing to let your kids walk alone to the pool and library? 13 at the earliest? 14? [/quote] I'm the PP. In my case, the nearest grocery store was 5mi away. The pool and library were farther. We lived on a county road with a speed limit of 50mph. No way was I allowed, nor would I allow my teens or pre-teens, to bike on that type of roadway. They might be mature enough to be alone, but it wasn't and isn't safe. I agree with another poster. I'd love a larger house and yard, not huge but maybe 1/3-1/2acre in a neighborhood where I can walk to some sort of little shopping district. We are in Arlington, and if the neighborhoods surrounding it were just a bit nicer, I'm thinking of a community near Westover. (before anyone gets up in arms, I live in one of those communities, it's just not comprised of large houses on large, pretty lots of land).[/quote]
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