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Very long story. I can't imagine giving my kids the freedom that I had. Some of it is city versus suburbs, but some is just that times change and we get more
by mathattack 13y ago
Very long story. I can't imagine giving my kids the freedom that I had. Some of it is city versus suburbs, but some is just that times change and we get more aware of the danger.
In addition to physical danger, there is significant research suggesting we need to let our kids fail academically. Too many freshman arrive at top schools fragile.
http://www.livescience.com/10663-helicopter-parents-neurotic-kids-study-suggests.html http://www.livescience.com/10663-helicopter-parents-neurotic...
- dalke 13y ago"Times change" indeed. It's safer now than when you or I were kids. Crime rates have gone down. There are fewer pedestrian deaths. It's harder for kids to get access to tobacco, alcohol, and illegal drugs. Yes, it's much safer for kids now, so I can see why you would give your kids less freedom than you had.