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

Sat Apr 30, 2022, 08:44 PM

Apr 2022

(most places). A LOT has changed, even in smaller towns or the "burbs."

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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

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

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

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