Horror of horrors. They might get lost. Or scrape their knees. Or other terrible results. How can those uncaring Utahans allow such a thing?
Play at a park, bike to the store, walk to school — all activities children in Utah can now legally perform alone, without parental supervision.
I cannot even begin to remember all those hours I spent riding my bicycle all over the Los Angeles area. Or playing with my friends without adults hovering over me.
Now, don't get me wrong. I'm totally for parental vigilance at a reasonable rate. I don't think kindergartners or kids the same age should walk many blocks without an older child or a parent looking out for them. I think it's a sign of parental responsibility.
And I have a gut feeling the new law in Utah agrees with that.
More @ Free range kids: Children can now play outside without adult supervision in Utah