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Statistically, it's a safer world today than what we grew up in. Before you know it he will be on his own, and Mommy and Daddy won't be around to protect him. When that time comes he will find that there are very few safe places for him when things go south. He will get into confrontations. It's up to us as parents to prepare him, to teach him situation awareness, and to properly arm himself. To teach him discipline and de-escalation skills. To know when to call home to get out of a situation or call 911.

There reaches a point where we need to let our kids go. They need to learn independence if we don't give it to them they will either rebel or turn 35 still living in Mom's garage. We need to let the have some freedom sometimes. The big question is when? What age?

I really feel bad for a kid that isn't allowed to roam and explore during the day without a parent close by. To me it's all a part of growing up.