My home town in the UK hasn't substantially changed since I was growing up. There's a few junctions which have changed, but no major new roads. I think this is

My home town in the UK hasn't substantially changed since I was growing up. There's a few junctions which have changed, but no major new roads. I think this is a distinct difference in culture though. Over here its still the norm for kids to walk to school by themselves from the age of eight or nine, and once they reach secondary school to travel relatively long distances either by foot or public transport. I think there has been a drop in the number of primary school kids playing outside by themselves, but I have a feeling I had a less regimented childhood than many of my friends as a result of living on a quiet road.