Comment Re:Holy Crap! Calm down (Score 1) 1092
Holy crap- you are, what we in the biz call, an over-reacting parent. Calm down and take it easy before you destroy your daughter's life.
I have mod points and am forfeiting the right to moderate this story by posting this. I second this sentiment (although I, myself, would try to not be quite so harsh in the delivery). Here are two links I think you should read, and a book I think you should buy (I bought a copy myself and gave several extra copies to friends with kids):
http://freerangekids.wordpress.com/2008/04/06/why-i-let-my-9-year-old-ride-the-subway-alone/
http://freerangekids.wordpress.com/
http://www.amazon.com/Free-Range-Kids-Children-Freedom-Without/dp/0470471948
I also recommend watching the video in the Amazon link.
Cheers,
Alex