Independence

The story about the young Jewish boy abducted and murdered on his way home from summer camp raises questions about when should you let your kids gain some independence. When I was young there were some crazy people in the world, but it wasn't like it is now. We could be gone all day and just come back for supper and parents never really worried. Other parents also watched out for you. Everyone knew everyone in the neighborhood. My husband could ride his bike to his dad's office downtown when he was 6 or 7. Now there is no way a young child would be able to ride the same route at that age. Kids need to become independent....but when is the right time to start the process. Do you always live in fear? You pray that your kids are safe and put them in God's care....and then just do the best you can.