> A kid getting robbed is “acceptable?” I agree that it's a big deal (and perhaps more to the point, in a place where this happens, it's unlikely to actually b

> A kid getting robbed is “acceptable?” I agree that it's a big deal (and perhaps more to the point, in a place where this happens, it's unlikely to actually be the worst thing that happens). But I don't think Wowfunhappy meant 'acceptable' in the way you might have read it. I think they meant it is outweighed by the benefit of being free to travel alone.