u/mmohaje

When did people start allowing their tweens to go to the movies or the park with a friend? What about walking to the corner store by themself?

Also, interested in people's view on this: my child and his friend went and played basketball today. There is only one basket so they ended up playing with a guy in his 20s/30s.

Is this okay? Do you tell your kids they can't play/talk to anyone they don't know? What guidance do you give around it?

I am self-aware enough to know I'm an anxious person and so really want to check myself on this one so looking for some advice. I don't want to be so overprotective that I hinder independence.

Live in a safe neighborhood comprised of a lot of families with kids.