Would you let your 10- and 6-year-olds walk to the park without an adult? This made news last year when police were called on the parents. It sparked a national debate on child neglect, state intervention in parenting decisions, and how much freedom is in kids’ best interests. Statistically, kids are safer today than in the past, yet parents are more protective. Join us to learn about current MN laws and stats, safety tips, and resources, followed by a discussion about how much freedom we give our children to balance independence and safety.

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