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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Do you want your kids to mix and play with whomever is out, or do you want more control over their social lives? There's no right answer. I would like more free play for my kid, but all our neighborhood kids are busy with sports and dance. Then again, growing up I remember playing with the neighbor whose mom was a complete drunk. I think the boy turned out to be a druggie and the younger sister may have gotten pregnant? We also played in areas we should not have, like construction sites and creeks.[/quote] I think that yes, not all neighborhood situations or lack there of are the same, but I do think its beneficial still to try to have kids and teens near other kids and teens. Doesn't mean bad things like you described will happen. Neighborhood friends can be great for kids and can foster friendships for years. Free play/time is great for kids and teens, they don't always need to be scheduled to death.[/quote]
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