Same story with me, starting at age 7, but in Poland. I crossed the biggest street in the 38k population town on my way. But I think parents were ok with it mo

Same story with me, starting at age 7, but in Poland. I crossed the biggest street in the 38k population town on my way. But I think parents were ok with it mostly because it was considered normal at the time and noone spent time pondering what could happen.