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This is (unfortunately) HIGHLY dependent local norms, regulations, infrastructure & layout. In Germany, it's perfectly normal and accepted that kids get themselves to school either by walking, biking …

Trying to setup a toddler so they can fend for themselves is unlikely to work here, other than perhaps making sure they can access water for themselves (and you are willing to deal with spill occasion …

I've raised three kids without spanking them. what should be employed instead ? Prevention: Don't expose kids to situations they are not yet handle to manage on their own. Explanation: talk to the …

A good friend of us is was a brain surgeon at Boston's Children Hospital. He was not a friend of gates in general and he absolutely freaked out when he saw gates at the top of the stairs. Kids climbin …

Offering a dissenting opinion (your mileage may vary). A good friend of ours was a brain surgeon at Boston's Children's hospital. He would go ballistic every time he saw a gate at the top of the stair …

Frist, it's helpful to be clear about what your goals as a parent are. For us, it's always been "help our kids to turn into independent, happy and responsible adults". Don't get stuck on "need to prot …

While some common sense care and supervision is always a good thing, Lego doesn't seem to be particularly dangerous. I coulnd't find any reliable information of a confirmed fatality with choking on …

One anecdote. A good friend of mine was brain surgeon on Boston Children's Hospital. He would go ballistic every time he saw gates at the top of the stairs. The number one reason for brain surgery on …

Here is a probably slightly different perspective: In a problematic situation, a "stranger" can be a kids best friend. Let's say they are lost or approached and/or followed by creepy person. In this t …