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Can Free Range Parenting Work in the Modern City?

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:

Lety’s Bakery

Let Grow (site)

Free Range Kids (site)

See more from Lenore:

“Why I Let My 9 Year Old Ride the Subway Alone” (article)‍

Free Independence Kit‍

Lenore’s TedTalk‍

Tiffany Owens Reed (Instagram)

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