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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]DS is wanting more freedom.  He has plans with a friend later in the week and wants to walk there himself.  It is probably about a mile and a quarter or so away, and it involves crossing two major intersections.  I am very reluctant, but then I think perhaps I'm being overprotective and need a reality check.  Thoughts?  TIA.

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Oh HELL no.  No way in hell would I let my kid do this. I don't care how mature your he is.  Outside of the fact that he has to cross two intersections - which is very dangerous for even adults to do anymore, there are way too many crazies out there just looking for opportunities to do horrible things.

I live in downtown Bethesda and the number of insane and distracted drivers who fly through intersections  - WHILE there are pedestrians crossing is mind boggling.

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I am literally shocked by the amount of people giving answers like this. It's "very dangerous" for an adult to cross an intersection? Seriously? What a horrendously boring life you must live (and inflict upon your poor kid). 
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I guess that you don't walk in downtown Bethesda much, or in many other places in Montgomery County. Yes, it is very dangerous for an adult to cross an intersection. Ask Matthew Papirmeister, or Roberto Flores, or Frank Sedwick, or Charles Aboagye, or Yessenia Martinez Riva. Actually no you can't ask them, because they are dead.[/quote]

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