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When in Toronto, I used to encourage my son (at the time he was 9 or so) to walk home from school, go to the store and take public transit to meet me at my office downtown on a regular basis. Now the he is 13, he takes public transit around by himself all the time.
I also encourage my 6 year old to go our and play in the playground by herself all the time. Granted, I can see the playground from my window. As she gets older I will be encouraging her to take public transit and explore the city by herself as well.
Yes, I will be nervous BUT I think it is important to develop her independence at a young age.
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