When I grew up in Berlin in the 90s I was not really given restrictions on how far I could roam. I just had to leave a note or give a call if I wanted to stay o

When I grew up in Berlin in the 90s I was not really given restrictions on how far I could roam. I just had to leave a note or give a call if I wanted to stay out beyond a certain time. I remember being given keys to the apartment being a big deal since it meant freedom to me, less hassle for my parents - since they didn't have to fetch me from school or kindergarden every day - and they did a lot of emphasizing that I should never ever forget or lose them somewhere. And that was in a big city. Now I live in a bit more rural area where many kids cycle several kilometers to school every day and I also see them on bikeways during school vacations, so it seems like most parents here are fine with letting them roam.