"A caseworker from Georgia's Division of Family and Children Services stated that Jake was too young to be on the path unsupervised, suggesting an age of 13. When pressed for the basis of that number, she admitted she would have to look it up."
"Weeks later, the family received a letter from the agency stating it had 'substantiated' a finding of neglect against Mallerie, a situation they had long dreaded."
A couple allowed their 6-year-old son to ride his scooter to a nearby playground while they worked from home. A concerned stranger questioned the child, prompting a visit from child protective services. The caseworker deemed the child too young to be unsupervised, suggesting an age of 13. Despite the family's lack of neglect, they received a letter substantiating a finding against them, causing significant distress. The couple expressed their belief in their child's safety during independent play.
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