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• mrxd 11y ago
  A little naive, IMO. Parents don't actually have freedom and flexibility because they are constantly watched by paranoid neighbors on a hair trigger for any possible sign of abuse. When the government creates a rule like this, it actually enhances parental freedom by officially declaring that leaving your kids alone is OK. Personally I'd like to see the age limit a little lower, but this is great news for parents.
  • detaro 11y ago
    And now the paranoid neighbors have clear rule to stand on if the kid is under 10. Gray areas go both ways.