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LakeArenal

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1. I'm old now but kids in Costa Rica do everything.

Reply to Jilly_in_VA (Original post)

Sat Apr 30, 2022, 03:31 PM

Apr 2022

They all have smart phones. Play in the parks. Ride bikes where it’s level.

Kids also help with yard work, drive the four wheeler full of debris to the dump site.

There is no ultra mothering here.

They also go to school year round in uniforms.

They all are healthy with great teeth due to universal TOTAL Health care.

Many know at least one second language.

So, US how ya doing?

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Do you let your kids run errands alone? Walk or ride bikes to school? Why or why not? [View all] Jilly_in_VA Apr 2022 OP

I'm old now but kids in Costa Rica do everything. LakeArenal Apr 2022 #1

One of my best memories of Costa Rica is walking around a town square in a small town and seeing.... RussellCattle Apr 2022 #2

It's just the best. Every town has a square. LakeArenal Apr 2022 #5

You're so right about dogs. They are rather prosperous looking and easy going. The town.... RussellCattle Apr 2022 #7

I was there yesterday. A girl road trip. LakeArenal Apr 2022 #8

Very nice. Color me envious. Me and Mrs. Cattle hope to return soon. RussellCattle Apr 2022 #11

Let us know. We welcome you. LakeArenal Apr 2022 #12

Thank you. I'm sure that it would be great fun. RussellCattle May 2022 #13

One of my favorite things as a kid was ... Joinfortmill Apr 2022 #3

I had watched a couple episodes intrepidity Apr 2022 #4

Kids in Japan Jilly_in_VA Apr 2022 #9

I don't have kids. I have a lot of younger relatives, as well as lot of highplainsdem Apr 2022 #6

My sister and I were able to growing up. Today, no way would I send my kids out by themselves hlthe2b Apr 2022 #10

From the age of about four DFW May 2022 #14

It all comes down to location, location, location. Emile May 2022 #15

When my kids were growing up Jilly_in_VA May 2022 #16

Off topic but some were reminiscing about their childhoods. Boomerproud May 2022 #17