I live on an island in Maine where kids still get to be kids. They play unsupervised, and the community looks after them.
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In North Haven, there exists a shared belief among parents that outdoor time is vital for kids' development, fostering independence and confidence while allowing parents respite.
The real risks in allowing children independence stem not from the outside world, but from societal legal pressures that create fear and hesitation in parents.
Read at Business Insider
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