More and More States Embracing the Value of Greater Independence for Children
Bipartisan sponsors, who often disagree on just about everything else, are working together to make it clear that parents have the right to decide when their children can play, walk, bike, and generally just be children without constant adult supervision.
Children have the right to some independence, and parents have the right to give it to them — without getting investigated for neglect.
That’s why I’m thrilled that legislators in five states are hoping to pass “Reasonable Childhood Independence” laws this year. And another five states may follow suit.
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