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What Age Can Kids Play Outside Alone? An Expert Weighs In

Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty ImagesThe struggle between protecting our kids and giving them independence has always existed. You want them to be safe... but you also want them to be able to survive without you hovering over them and steering them through every decision. Knowing they can make smart decisions even when you’re not around might just be the litmus test for whether you’ve done a decent job at parenting. Still, it’s not always easy to know when, exactly, you can put your guidance to the test. This feels especially true when deciding when it’s time to let your child play outside w...