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In reply to the discussion: Family Mad After Dolphin Bites Girl at SeaWorld, But 8-year-old broke the rules (video) [View all]CBGLuthier
(12,723 posts)Yeah it sure would be great if EIGHT YEAR OLDS followed rules but I would not suggest letting EIGHT YEAR OLDS be subjected to rules that have penalties of harm.
So no, I would not let an 8 year old unescorted go out in traffic just because I tell them the RULES of how to go out into traffic. I would always have said child firmly by the hand when near traffic. This is how I raised three children past the age of childhood and into the age of reason when they have enough sense to cross the road.
Anyone who thinks an 8 year old can be 100% responsible for their personal safety is a moron or at the very least not a parent.
I do look forward to being told how smart some DUer's 8 year olds are and how their kids always follow all safety rules and have never ever run with scissors even once.