Can Free Range Parenting Work in the Modern City?
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When a nine-year-old rides the subway alone, is that neglect or normal childhood? Lenore Skenazy, a speaker, writer, and reality show host who was once dubbed "America's worst mom," makes the case for why kids need more independence and shares tactics for how parents can give it to them in the modern city or suburb.
ADDITIONAL SHOW NOTES- Local Recommendations:
- Let Grow (site)
- Free Range Kids (site)
- See more from Lenore:
- Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram)
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