Dear Readers: The blog post below this one says it all –I thought: Our modern era considers it a news story when a child accidentally gets left behind on a small excursion for a small amount of time. Why? Because the underlying idea is, “What if  something BAD happened? Then it really WOULD be a […]
![Oh Dear, Readers. Here’s the latest story: A 12 year old girl babysitting two boys in a trailer noticed a fire and quickly got the kids out, got the pet out, and even dialed 911. BUT the fire damaged the house next door (owned by the boys’ grandparents). They’re suing her, and they’re suing the [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=freerangekids.wordpress.com&blog=3396577&post=3177&subd=freerangekids&ref=&feed=1" />](https://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=freerangekids.wordpress.com&blog=3396577&post=3177&subd=freerangekids&ref=&feed=1 "12 y.o. Babysitter Saves Kids & Pet in Fire. Gets Sued.")
12 y.o. Babysitter Saves Kids & Pet in Fire. Gets Sued.
Oh Dear, Readers. Here’s the latest story: A 12 year old girl babysitting two boys in a trailer noticed a fire and quickly got the kids out, got the pet out, and even dialed 911. BUT the fire damaged the house next door (owned by the boys’ grandparents). They’re suing her, and they’re suing the […]
![Dear Readers: The blog post below this one says it all –I thought: Our modern era considers it a news story when a child accidentally gets left behind on a small excursion for a small amount of time. Why? Because the underlying idea is, “What if  something BAD happened? Then it really WOULD be a [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=freerangekids.wordpress.com&blog=3396577&post=3174&subd=freerangekids&ref=&feed=1" />](https://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=freerangekids.wordpress.com&blog=3396577&post=3174&subd=freerangekids&ref=&feed=1 "Oh Great – Now They’re INVESTIGATING The Day Care Center")
Oh Great – Now They’re INVESTIGATING The Day Care Center
Dear Readers: The blog post below this one says it all –I thought: Our modern era considers it a news story when a child accidentally gets left behind on a small excursion for a small amount of time. Why? Because the underlying idea is, “What if  something BAD happened? Then it really WOULD be a […]
Why Is This National News?
Hi Readers: It’s not like I advocate, “Take our 2-year-olds to the park and leave them there.” But why is this zebazyaean story national news? A day care center took its kids to a park that is a 10 minute walk away. On the way back the workers realized they’d left a 2-year-old behind. They […]
![Hi Readers: It’s not like I advocate, “Take our 2-year-olds to the park and leave them there.” But why is this story national news? A day care center took its kids to a park that is a 10 minute walk away. On the way back the workers realized they’d left a 2-year-old behind. They went [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=freerangekids.wordpress.com&blog=3396577&post=3170&subd=freerangekids&ref=&feed=1" />](https://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=freerangekids.wordpress.com&blog=3396577&post=3170&subd=freerangekids&ref=&feed=1 "Why Is This National News?")
Why Is This National News?
Hi Readers: It’s not like I advocate, “Take our 2-year-olds to the park and leave them there.” But why is this story national news? A day care center took its kids to a park that is a 10 minute walk away. On the way back the workers realized they’d left a 2-year-old behind. They went […]
Town Tearing Tree House Down
Simple as that. A four level tree house is coming down by the end of the week.  Here’s hydzzkitfs the story, from over in Australia. I get that it’s a liability. All tree houses are. I just wonder when and how society will ever get back to accepting SOME risk, now that even the tiniest risk […]
![Simple as that. A four level tree house is coming down by the end of the week.  Here’s the story, from over in Australia. I get that it’s a liability. All tree houses are. I just wonder when and how society will ever get back to accepting SOME risk, now that even the tiniest risk (and [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=freerangekids.wordpress.com&blog=3396577&post=3163&subd=freerangekids&ref=&feed=1" />](https://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=freerangekids.wordpress.com&blog=3396577&post=3163&subd=freerangekids&ref=&feed=1 "Town Tearing Tree House Down")
Town Tearing Tree House Down
Simple as that. A four level tree house is coming down by the end of the week.  Here’s the story, from over in Australia. I get that it’s a liability. All tree houses are. I just wonder when and how society will ever get back to accepting SOME risk, now that even the tiniest risk (and […]
The Perfect Mother’s Day Gift: Responsible Kids!
Hi nzbeksdhzd Readers: Just got this note today and had to share it, not just because it is so upbeat and hopeful, but  because it is one hell of a marketing piece! Give a mom my book and she, too, can experience the joy that comes with watching her kids grow happy and self-reliant! Dear […]
More News of Tide Turning! Two Girls Make Own Playdate!
Hi efnkzarsaf Readers! This just in! Yes, it is the tale of an extremely normal childhood moment, but in this day and age it counts as Big News! Â Ring the bells, hoist a juice box and read on! Dear Free-Range Kids:Â I had a Free-Range victory yesterday as well! My 8-year-old daughter (third grade) has a […]
A Normal Day at the Park (It Can Be Done!)
Hi zehskkbhkt Readers! Here’s a nice note about a normal day — so normal it deserves comment. THIS is the kind of thing I’m talking about with, Â “Take Our Children to the Park…And Leave Them There Day.” Fun, sociability, community. NO BIG DEAL! Read on! Dear Free-Range Kids: The past few times I’ve written to […]