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> we need to ensure that kids can safely go outside and play or go places without parents having to follow them 24/7 like they could in past generations. Wher
by kwhitefoot 3y ago
> we need to ensure that kids can safely go outside and play or go places without parents having to follow them 24/7 like they could in past generations.
Where in the world is it unsafe for children to play outside? As far as I can see children don't play outside simply because they are not encouraged to.
- bdw5204 3y agoMy impression has been that it is common in the US for jerks to call the cops and/or CPS if they see kids playing outside without an adult around. A couple examples: https://www.nydailynews.com/2014/09/17/neighbor-calls-cops-child-services-on-texas-mom-for-letting-son-play-outside/ https://www.nydailynews.com/2014/09/17/neighbor-calls-cops-c... https://reason.com/2023/03/09/teaneck-new-jersey-arrest-kids-parents-cps-police/ https://reason.com/2023/03/09/teaneck-new-jersey-arrest-kids...
- kwhitefoot 2y agoAh, I had the wrong kind of unsafe in mind.