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I think kids here are overly sheltered from reality and spend too much time in the virtual reality, ie. video games and TV.
it is really important for a child's creativity and sense of independence to do things alone...my mom was pretty vigilant but i remember i spent hours after school riding my bike, skipping rope, and climbing trees. these days i see very young kids whose lives are scheduled from the moment they walk--school, homework, some class, dinner, and even a set bedtime. Recess has been eliminated in many schools.
While there is always a minute risk of something bad happening (Khuda na khasta), I think all our media exposure these days might give us an exaggerated fear.
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