"I figured he was in the woods, or at grandma's house," says Patterson, who lives on 16 acres with her kids and her father. Despite her assumption, Soren had walked to downtown Mineral Bluff, a mile away, without informing anyone. The situation escalated when a bystander called the police even after Soren assured her he was okay. Patterson felt her son was mature enough to handle the short walk, contrasting sharply with the sheriff’s concerns about potential dangers like kidnapping or accidents."
Patterson expressed her dismay, stating, "I was not panicking as I know the roads and know he is mature enough to walk there without incident." This illustrates her confidence in her son's ability to navigate the area safely, yet raises questions about societal perceptions of child independence. Despite her calm and rationale, the sheriff's response highlighted a starkly different viewpoint on child safety and parental judgment in today’s environment."
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