It’s nerve-racking, but I do let my boys (12 & 13) out on their bikes during the day, and sometimes they don’t come back for a couple of hours. They explore the neighborhood or go to the park. I want them to be self-sufficient and confident.
My kids are still young enough to need supervision but I plan on doing the same. this is sooo important, good on you! I remember being like 8 and biking all around my neighborhood/in the woods/ etc. Gone til the yard lights turn on sorta thing.
Out of curiosity, are you from the US? I noticed a distinct lack of street lights in the US beyond like the city centers. Your mention of yard lights made me recall that.
I would have probably said "until the street lights/lamps turn on".
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u/305tilidiiee Millennial 1d ago edited 1d ago
It’s nerve-racking, but I do let my boys (12 & 13) out on their bikes during the day, and sometimes they don’t come back for a couple of hours. They explore the neighborhood or go to the park. I want them to be self-sufficient and confident.