On Point with Meghna Chakrabarti

Free range parenting vs. the zero-risk state

September 16, 2026·39 min
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A Virginia mom let her 5-year-old son take a walk alone in her gated community. The authorities found out and now she’s on Virginia's child abuse and neglect registry. Who decides what's in a child's best interest. *** Thank you for listening. Help power On Point by making a donation here: wbur.org/giveonpoint

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