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Originally Posted by Conzors
I didnt walk to school till i was about 13. My mum let me walk up to the shops at about this age too but was never left alone tll i was like 14 - 15.
If children are capable of walking to school they are capable of being left alone for a short while, no?
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I must admit that I was shocked when I came to Denmark and saw children as young as 6 or 7 walking to school on their own. One little lad's rucksack was nearly as big as he was!!
I could never bring myself to let them go off on their own at that young age, but I must admit, it does foster a sense of independance.