I was somewhat worried about child protective services (CPS) or neighbors in letting my kids have some independence around the neighborhood, but we haven't had

I was somewhat worried about child protective services (CPS) or neighbors in letting my kids have some independence around the neighborhood, but we haven't had any problems with CPS and neighbors have been supportive. Examples of what we've let them do in their own in public and when: * Playing on the sidewalk near our house (4y) * Playing at the playground (5y, walkie talkie for backup) * Crossing small neighborhood streets (7y) * Walking to school (7y) * Going to the corner store (8y)