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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I wouldn't leave a 5 yr old unattended for 10 minutes [/quote]

My 5 yr old plays outside with the neighborhood kids for as long as 30min unattended. I have very confident and aware kids.

I used to live in Nairobi and when you'd get out into the countryside you'd see kids that appeared as young as 4 attending to animals in the field. It's amazing how much responsibility a child can take on when given the chance to gain confidence and pride in themselves. I don't think it is healthy to hover over our children as much as we do in this day and age. I see so many American kids (and parents) utterly terrified of the world around them.[/quote]

"I used to live in Nairobi and when you'd get out into the countryside you'd see kids that appeared as young as 4 attending to animals in the field. [b]It's heartbreaking to see what children from desperately poor families in third world countries have to endure even at such an early age to survive.  I realized how blessed my kids are for not having to work in fields alone as toddlers to support their family.  On the other hand[/b], I don't think it is healthy to hover over our children as much as we do in this day and age. I see so many American kids (and parents) utterly terrified of the world around them.

I fixed it for you.  you are welcome. [/quote]

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