Reply #40: I had to think on this a bit... [View All]

[obxhead]

My parents always knew where to find me. The few times they couldn't I learned my lesson. I rode my bike everywhere (15 mile radius) explored my city and had FUN! Today kids are sheltered to the point that they know nothing except TV and video games. All because they may be snatched away.

Your child is more likely to fall out of bed and suffer a fatal injury from the bedside table.

The ideas of freedom, growth, and independence are far more important than the 1 in a billion chance of harm.