Tag: Free Range Kids
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Those Independent Kids: A Neighbor’s Perspective
Get Pregnant Fast The conversation continues around the Meitiv family, often referred to as “the independent kids,” who have faced multiple run-ins with Child Protective Services and law enforcement for exploring their Maryland neighborhood solo. While I initially felt sympathy for these parents, who are raising such self-sufficient children, I’ve begun to see things from…
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Yes, My Kids Play Unsupervised, and No, You Shouldn’t Call the Authorities
Get Pregnant Fast As I sit on my front porch, typing away, I can hear the delightful chaos of my children — ages 2, 4, and 6 — engaged in an imaginative game that involves worms, a hose, and a bright plastic wheelbarrow. Mid-sentence, I realize my iced tea is empty. Since I can’t write…
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America’s Most Controversial Mom: A Look at Lenore’s Journey
Get Pregnant Fast In 2008, Lenore Skenazy made headlines when she allowed her 9-year-old son to ride the NYC subway alone. The fierce backlash she faced sparked her to pen a book and launch the Free Range Kids website, advocating for children’s independence to explore the world around them. From solo subway rides to playing…
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Is Your 6-Year-Old Prepared for First Grade?
Get Pregnant Fast As a child, my mother has a vivid memory of her experiences in first grade in Montreal. At just six years old, she would make the solo trek to school each day. On occasions when she found herself running late, she devised a clever plan: she would take a shortcut through St.…