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danielf · 11-08-2007, 01:03

How times change...

I grew up in the 70s. Me and a mate of mine took the train to go and visit a museum in the nearest city (10 miles away). I was 13.

For my first vacation without my parents I went cycling with a mate. We covered 1000 miles and 4 countries in three weeks. I was 16 at the time and unsupervised. Someone mentioned cotton wool earlier. I appreciate that we have moved on (seat belts weren't compulsory in the 70s either).

Neither of these examples were commonplace back then, but they weren't unheard of either. As cotton wool was mentioned earlier, I wonder: when is it acceptable for kids to strike out and explore the world these days?

11-08-2007, 01:03	#748
danielf cf.mega poser Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 16,687	Re: Toddler 'abducted' during holiday How times change... I grew up in the 70s. Me and a mate of mine took the train to go and visit a museum in the nearest city (10 miles away). I was 13. For my first vacation without my parents I went cycling with a mate. We covered 1000 miles and 4 countries in three weeks. I was 16 at the time and unsupervised. Someone mentioned cotton wool earlier. I appreciate that we have moved on (seat belts weren't compulsory in the 70s either). Neither of these examples were commonplace back then, but they weren't unheard of either. As cotton wool was mentioned earlier, I wonder: when is it acceptable for kids to strike out and explore the world these days? __________________ Remember kids: We are blessed with a listening, caring government.