Kirstie Allsopp's decision to let her son go Interrailing has sparked debate, with her arguing it was safer than other teenage activities, highlighting changing perspectives on childhood.
As parents' fears shift over time, earlier generations engaged in riskier behavior that today would provoke alarm, with kids today experiencing a different kind of protective upbringing.
The contrast between past and present experiences of childhood is evident, as children are given a longer childhood yet face increased restrictions that impact their freedom.
The notion of childhood freedom has evolved, with kids today facing societal restrictions, even as they are allowed more independence than previous generations.
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