Comments on my thoughts exactly: going free-range?

Wow. I don't know if I could do it... but Mis...

2009-07-08T21:45:24.174-04:00

Wow. I don't know if I could do it... but Mister Man is only 5 so there are so many years yet to go -- and I did put him on the school bus every day starting at 3.

So glad it sounds like it's working out for him -- and so cool for both of you!

I just requested the book at the library (they are...

2009-07-07T15:14:12.250-04:00

I just requested the book at the library (they are only buying it on cd??) I'll get it when it arrives. I am 100% conflicted about this topic. To be completely honest, the thought of putting Sheely on a metrobus by herself terrifies me. I'm sure she'd be fine. I probably really need to read the book :) I want to join in or at least listen in on the tweet up, so if you think to, email me when it's starting, will you?

I will be reviewing the book as well at Simply Sen...

2009-07-07T14:55:01.862-04:00

I will be reviewing the book as well at Simply Sensational Divas Review.

I'm with Lucia about the free roaming kids in ...

2009-07-07T14:12:50.019-04:00

I'm with Lucia about the free roaming kids in Japan. It was amazing and wonderful. Preschoolers walk themselves to school - in the smaller towns and communities. You should see all the young kids on the buses and subways. Everyone watches out for the children. It's a breath of fresh air - a dream.

On a bit of a different vein - my daughter is taking driver's ed this summer!! I'm freaking out!!

Actually saw Jam yesterday, before picking up my k...

2009-07-07T13:13:17.525-04:00

Actually saw Jam yesterday, before picking up my kiddos, with his camp group and he really looked like he was enjoying himself. This is such an exciting time for you guys!!

I have been wanting to read this for awhile. Look ...

2009-07-07T10:32:38.456-04:00

I have been wanting to read this for awhile. Look forward to reading your reviews. Made me think about this from Michael Chabon on Heywood's Meadow:
http://www.heywoodsmeadow.com/blog/the-wilderness-of-childhood.html

And also that Tinkering camp we both heard about on NPR last year. Good for you and good for Jam on the decision to take the bus to camp by himself. I loved having complete freedom to roam the countryside around our house when I was a kid. One of the things I loved about living in Japan was that kids still have much of that freedom to roam.