
Should toddlers really run errands on their own? Netflix show sparks big debate
Fox News
A Japanese reality TV show on Netflix about kids handling errands outside their homes has sparked fierce debate among U.S. parents as to the right time to let children go out on their own.
"How is abandoning a tiny child to cross a busy road wholesome?" "It's the cutest thing I've ever seen." "There are dangerous things like mountains, hills, rivers and ponds like that," Fujii said. Lenore Skenazy, author of "Free-Range Kids," said parents might want to consider letting kids run errands on their own to build self-esteem. "Seeing your kid blossom is even more powerful than worrying about their every move." "If Mom talked to the cashier at the store, is the cashier a friend or a stranger?"
The show follows the milestone moments of kids, generally between ages two and six, as they carry out key tasks for their parents, such as making quick grocery store runs or delivering forgotten items. Some kids are also shown traveling to and from school on their own.