When I was 8 years old, I would walk twice a week to my swimming lessons. It was 2 1/2 miles and the pond was located in the middle of the woods. If I didn’t walk, I didn’t learn how to swim. Both parents worked!
These were the times when a village brought up a child. Everyone in town knew everyone. You could just feel the eyes on you as you walked down the street!
I’m appalled at how our world has changed and you have to fear allowing your kids out alone.
11 years old should be old enough to attend a 7 year old. I babysat at 11. How times have changed - now you have to be at least 13 and CPR certified. lol
NANNY STATE
Is it any wonder the Left raised the age of healthcare coverage for “children” to 26? I grew up in the city, but even back then, neighborhoods had the attitudes of towns. People in your area knew you, and more importantly, all adults had authority. I was taking the bus and the rail into downtown by myself at age 11.