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The kid was 9, in a public park where lots of other kids and moms were, with a cell phone to call Mom if there was a problem, and only 1/3 mile (walking) from where Mom was working. Most 9 year old kids do not need constant parental supervision. They go out to play, ride bikes, walk home from school, etc. All of the "what if she..." scenarios are true for kids walking home from school too, but kids do it. More kids are injured or die in car accidents than are victims of stranger danger, but we don't consider it neglect if we take a kid in the car.
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