It’s worth mentioning that the children in the show are intensively monitored, with helpful “strangers” ensuring safety during risky activities such as crossing

It’s worth mentioning that the children in the show are intensively monitored, with helpful “strangers” ensuring safety during risky activities such as crossing the street. The parents are visibly worried about their children. It’s a great show and does illustrate the Japanese mindset, but the children aren’t as independent as it seems.