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There's nothing I want more than to let my kids roam like I did in the late 80s and early 90s. Sadly, I can't, because I'm quite literally afraid that someone
by jemfinch 10y ago
There's nothing I want more than to let my kids roam like I did in the late 80s and early 90s. Sadly, I can't, because I'm quite literally afraid that someone will take my kids (completely ignoring that the real dangers of the foster home system vastly exceed any risk I would let my kids take).
- certifiedloud 10y agoPerhaps your worry is unfounded: https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/wonk/wp/2015/04/14/theres-never-been-a-safer-time-to-be-a-kid-in-america/ https://www.washingtonpost.com/amphtml/news/wonk/wp/2015/04/...
- qntty 10y agosomeone = child services I assume
- jemfinch 10y agoSorry, I should have been clearer. I'm not afraid of strangers, I'm afraid of social workers for Child Protective Services. I'm afraid of legalized kidnapping because my preferred way of parenting would expose my kids to small risks now so they're at far less risk as adults.