Re: Worst Mother in America
If I had a 9 year old who was responsible enough and aware enough of things like "stranger danger" then I think I'd let him ride the subway too. Yes, kids need lots of supervision but they also need freedoms and independence that are appropriate to their age and ability...this is a tough one yeah? I mean when I was growing up, I was a girl scout. earned a badge on babysitting and was - at the age of 12 - a certified babysitter. These days, if you leave your kids alone with a 12-year old and something bad happens like the house burns down or something...well then you can expect to lose your kids and be deemed unfit as a parent. I do not have a babysitter for my own boys but when I was young, I certainly did when my parents wanted to go out for dinner or a movie. Not really an option these days unless you have close family nearby which i do not. Not that I mind all that much - I mean, I told my hubby that when we have kids there is only one thing that could keep me away overnite. he was like "yeah, on our anniversary?" my response was "nope, its when i go to the hospital to deliver our next one!" Sadly, thats how things have to be in this day and age.