tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233993854782398296.post487552593537259524..comments2023-06-30T20:58:08.335+10:00Comments on kebeni: Kellihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12427642925654042681noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233993854782398296.post-57446907844512363322008-11-12T21:17:00.000+11:002008-11-12T21:17:00.000+11:00Susan,Although I grew up in a town of around 350 p...Susan,<BR/>Although I grew up in a town of around 350 people we had the run of the place and basically had to be for dinner. I would love that for my kids.<BR/><BR/><BR/>Belinda thank you so much. I will respond and elect some more recipients tomorrow.Kellihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12427642925654042681noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233993854782398296.post-44245781159569354322008-11-12T18:35:00.000+11:002008-11-12T18:35:00.000+11:00I hope you enjoy that I have nominated you for an ...I hope you enjoy that I have nominated you for an award<BR/>http://belindas-simple-life.blogspot.com/2008/11/thankyou-tag.htmlBelindahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04061114934356314515noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2233993854782398296.post-37004738255651929952008-11-12T15:09:00.000+11:002008-11-12T15:09:00.000+11:00I remember playing alone at that age, being able o...I remember playing alone at that age, being able ot walk the streets, go to friends alone and to the milk bar etc.<BR/>Actually i would have been a good bit younger than 9!<BR/><BR/>I have a 9 yr old daughter and I DO let her play in the park by herself and one or two friends (the park is one house away) and I let her and her younger siblings go to the milk bar without me and the 9 yr old has walked to the shops alone and back. All the kids walk to the neighbours for plays without me. <BR/><BR/>I try to give them this freedom, teach them to be risk takers I say! Must admit I do still worry but I think what they gain form the freedom is more important!<BR/><BR/>Plus there is risk in every little thing we do in life.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15457013352469491837noreply@blogger.com