We left our 7- and 9-year-old kids alone while we went out to dinner in a foreign country. It was one of the best decisions we've made.
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In a moment of desperation, I realized that perhaps allowing my children some independence, albeit through virtual means, would give us a much-needed breather.
Travel changes our perspectives on parenting; in Switzerland, I saw other children navigating the world, and it made me rethink how I approached my kids' independence.
Read at Business Insider
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