Not long ago, reasonable childhood independence was normal. Now it's often treated as a crime.
Karyann Parkinson was sentenced to 6 months in jail for...letting her kid walk down the street. Virginia sees her as a child abuser. Do you feel safer? /end reason.com/2026/09/02/v...
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Virginia mom gets 6-month suspended jail sentence for letting 5-year-old walk to the pond
The government also placed Karyann Parkinson on its child abuse and neglect registry, where she will remain for seven years.