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[–] 6 points 8 months ago (2 children)

I was watching a show called Pernille the other week, takes place in Norway, and I thought her youngest daughter was 14/15. She was 12 and walking all over the place. That freedom is just something the States doesnt have. my Son is 12, if I let him walk to the store (crossing a busy 45mph+ road) the cops could get called on me.

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  • [–] 1 point 8 months ago

    I used to bike or skateboard everywhere when I was that age, why do people think this isn't possible in the USA? I drive almost everywhere now (why would I pedal when I can twist a throttle? 😉) but still regularly see middle school kids walking or biking around town. Maybe it's just certain areas or people reading too much fear mongering news.

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