Posted on Apr 19, 2022
Free-Range Parenting Makes for Responsible Kids. We Shouldn't Penalize It | Mike Lee
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https://fee.org/articles/free-range-parenting-makes-for-responsible-kids-we-shouldnt-penalize-it/
Lenore Skenazy popularized this issue when she wrote about allowing her 9-year-old to ride the New York City subway by himself. Her child wanted to ride and navigate the subway alone, and after convincing his parents that he was capable of doing so, they allowed it. She was even dubbed the “worst mom in America” for “endangering” her child.
But her story brought even more disturbing stories into the public eye: cases of parents being investigated or prosecuted for simply allowing their kids to walk to school or play in the park by their house without direct parental supervision.
Lenore Skenazy popularized this issue when she wrote about allowing her 9-year-old to ride the New York City subway by himself. Her child wanted to ride and navigate the subway alone, and after convincing his parents that he was capable of doing so, they allowed it. She was even dubbed the “worst mom in America” for “endangering” her child.
But her story brought even more disturbing stories into the public eye: cases of parents being investigated or prosecuted for simply allowing their kids to walk to school or play in the park by their house without direct parental supervision.
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I realize I grew up in the 50's and 60's and agree with PO1 Robert Payne that things stayed pretty normal until the late 80's.
When I was around 8 or 9 I would hitchhike into town. In my early teens I would hitchhike ride frequently and even on Sunday mornings to get to early mass.
In the early 70's I hitched out to Wisconsin from NJ. (I took the LIRR into the city, the subway to Port Authority,, and a bus to NJ)
My boys growing up, had quite a bit of freedom, they knew when to be home. Unfortunately, when I watch my grands, they don't have the same freedom my boys did. Totally different times.
When I was around 8 or 9 I would hitchhike into town. In my early teens I would hitchhike ride frequently and even on Sunday mornings to get to early mass.
In the early 70's I hitched out to Wisconsin from NJ. (I took the LIRR into the city, the subway to Port Authority,, and a bus to NJ)
My boys growing up, had quite a bit of freedom, they knew when to be home. Unfortunately, when I watch my grands, they don't have the same freedom my boys did. Totally different times.
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PO1 John Johnson
One could also argue that: 1. The advent of today's 24/7/365 news outlet's non-stop looping of tragic occurrences in the "if it bleeds, it leads" mode of sensationalism, and 2. the rise of this Country's population. The 1960 US census had US pop. at 175million, 2020 census had it at 320million, a 78% increase since I was born in '61, which may give credence to the "these aren't normal times anymore" train of thought. The FBI's violent crime database shows that, when comparing this decade against 30-40 years ago, violent crimes are down considerably, especially when weighed proportionally against the population totals. The difference just may be that we're just seeing the same or even a lesser level of depravity on the news, non-stop and in greater emphasis than ever before, and it's affecting our ability to see clearly.
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When I was around 7 or 8 my mom worked as a Nurse working 11 to 7. I used to walk to the hospital and walk home with my mom. We used to leave home in the morning and had to be back home by dark.
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This is a Japanese TV show that has been running for 20 years...now on Netflix...
I don't see most American parents trying this even with a camera crew following their child
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/netflix-series-old-enough-asks-could-your-toddler-go-grocery-shopping-alone/3645865/
CMSgt Marcus Falleaf Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. SFC William Farrell Maj Robert Thornton SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth PO1 Robert Payne Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Sgt (Join to see) LTC David Brown CWO4 Terrence ClarkPFC David Foster LTC Vincent Moore MSgt (Join to see) MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. SMSgt Lawrence McCarter Cpl Vic Burk MSgt Dale Johnson SSgt (Join to see) SSG Michael Noll PO1 Jeff Chandler
I don't see most American parents trying this even with a camera crew following their child
https://www.nbcnewyork.com/entertainment/entertainment-news/netflix-series-old-enough-asks-could-your-toddler-go-grocery-shopping-alone/3645865/
CMSgt Marcus Falleaf Maj Bill Smith, Ph.D. SFC William Farrell Maj Robert Thornton SGT David A. 'Cowboy' Groth PO1 Robert Payne Lt Col John (Jack) Christensen Sgt (Join to see) LTC David Brown CWO4 Terrence ClarkPFC David Foster LTC Vincent Moore MSgt (Join to see) MAJ Dale E. Wilson, Ph.D. SMSgt Lawrence McCarter Cpl Vic Burk MSgt Dale Johnson SSgt (Join to see) SSG Michael Noll PO1 Jeff Chandler
Netflix Series ‘Old Enough!' Asks: Could Your Toddler Go Grocery Shopping Alone?
While “Old Enough!” is long popular in Japan, it was recently acquired by Netflix, where 20 episodes are available to stream.
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Good morning, Lt Col Charlie Brown! It is reported that this is a wholesome show/series.... Well, I am not so sure about that... I, for one, would not want a toddler shopping alone with the likes of child kidnapping, molestation, and the like in today's chaotic world we live in... As an added note, I cancelled my Subscription to NF because of the radical direction it has taken...
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