[Mehvix]

no, as a kid I was able to go anywhere I desired with a bike or skateboard; I had few boring summer days.

this is much safer/practical in suburban environments. do you really believe public transport, in SF, is as safe for a kid?

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[bobthepanda]

Kids are, quite frankly, much smarter and more capable than modern helicopter parents give them credit for.

[PaulRobinson]

BART is, quite frankly, much grimmer and less safe than you seem to give it credit for.

[beaglesss]

That doesn't matter anymore because although kids are probably as smart as they've ever been, everyone has a cellphone in their pocket and will rat the family out to CPS if the child exhibits independence.