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What the author ignores is that deaths are down in kids *because* of some of this over-protective parenting. Things like carseats, helmets and eliminating dangerous toys. (Lawn darts anyone?)
That said, I do let my kids (5 and 7) play outside alone. I do send her into the store by herself to return videos. I do let them go to the bathroom alone. She is allowed to cut things in the kitchen with my supervision. I'm not sure if I'd feel comfortable letting her ride the subway, but talk to me in a few years.
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