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Excellent and insightful observations! The childhood you describe was the norm for hundreds of years! So how do you explain the very recent development? I have thoughts on that, but the go waaaaaaaaay beyond a Blogit comment...
posted by
Nautikos
on April 11, 2017 at 9:43 AM
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Over the years, there has been a sort of innocence that has been lost...In my old neighborhood, one does not see too many kids out playing even with such great weather. Kids love their video games and phones. On the bright side, there does seem to be a fair amount of walking traffic, so hopefully, they can at least grow into doing activities outdoors.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on April 11, 2017 at 5:26 AM
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we traveled around the neighborhood...6 in our house, 6 one side, 4 on the other, across the street i think about 10...we had a great time
posted by
Annicita
on April 10, 2017 at 9:48 PM
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Things have changed. It's sad.
My mom always made sure we had some change in our pockets so we could call home from the nearest payphone and check in of we were out for more than an hour or two, or if we changed our plans. We also had to be home before the streetlights turned on at night. My brothers and I walked everywhere without any worries. I'm 48 years old and I'm always looking over my shoulder if I'm walking around at dark.
posted by
shelly_b
on April 10, 2017 at 7:32 PM
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Wow - is it realy so bad? Yes - I guess it is. I keep telling my kids and grandkids to never leave the babies alone for a minute.....
posted by
adnohr
on April 10, 2017 at 6:42 PM
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see I just can't keep away. had to pop in.
posted by
Kabu
on April 10, 2017 at 4:22 PM
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TAPS
No, you wouldn't be considered neglectful, dear TAPS, because you love your children and would do all you can to keep them safe, while letting them experience life to the fullest. It's true things were different then, or at least we thought so... Nice post.
posted by
Sea_Gypsy
on April 10, 2017 at 3:19 PM
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