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07 Oct 05:50am

Filed under: Children, Helicopter Parenting, Parenting, Society, Weekend Punch

I was travelling interstate a couple of weeks back and rang home to speak to Max and our nine-year-old twins. “The boys aren’t here,” said Max, “they’re playing tennis up at the courts with some mates.”

Deadly treadlies. Deadly style. Pic: Supplied

What the? I’m away for two days and my babies are wandering out in the wicked world alone?!

Guess what? They were fine. In fact, better than fine: I think they actually blossomed that week I was away, because their dad showed enough confidence in them to loosen the reins. It’s a conundrum, though, isn’t it?

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marley says:

06:42pm | 07/10/12

@Shane - I’ve about had it with your comments. The boomers paid for your education, and it appears we didnt’ get value for money. Read more »
marley says:

06:41pm | 07/10/12

@Peter - geez, man, at the age of 10 I was smart enough to look after my little sister in a car for a few minutes, or 20, while Mom and Dad dashed into the shops. Why are you treating a youngster of 10 as though he were a baby? … Read more »

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