There is a generational discussion among millennials regarding the strictness of their upbringing. Many recall memories of staying outside until dark and visiting friends unsupervised while others report being closely monitored. For some, childhood involved strict limitations, such as not venturing far from home and needing permission for social interaction. The subjective nature of these experiences highlights the diverse range of parenting styles, with some enjoying the freedoms associated with free-range living, while others were confined to more cautious parenting methods.
"I grew up in middle-class suburbia in the Midwest. Everything that is mentioned in the stereotypical free-range childhood is literally all the things my siblings and I experienced growing up. Outside all day, playing with all the other kids in the neighborhood, looking for our friends' bikes on the lawn to find out which house everyone was at."
"Growing up near busy streets in central LA meant I had more restrictions than some people apparently did. I had to stay within a few blocks of home, and tell someone else when I left and when I got back."
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