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Kids running errands by themselves or going to the park in pairs-these activities are unthinkable for some parents. Free-range parenting has been in the hot seat even before the term was coined. But awareness of the years and the rise of free-range parenting law offer a cushion between free-range parenting and neglect.
Free-Range Parenting Law in Utah
Utah was the first state to implement the free-range parenting law. What they did was clearly define what neglect is not. Parents who allow children to engage in activities that encourage self-reliance and independence cannot be called upon for negligence. The free-range parenting law in Utah does not specify the age at which a child can be left alone.