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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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Oh really?? please read. what a horrendously dangerous life you must live...inflicting your ignorance upon your children.  can't pick your parents I guess!

http://www.wtop.com/52/3714815/Sidewalks-can-have-traffic-problems-too[/quote]

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