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    333 months ago

    Correction: People think that playing outside became too dangerous, but all kinds of crime stats are down since the 90s. Social norms changed to make people think there is more danger due to all the post-911 fear propaganda.

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      73 months ago

      You’re right, but both can be true at the same time - if your acceptable level of risk is zero then playing outside is too dangerous

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      53 months ago

      This. It doesn’t help that that perception is universal, and mfs will call Child Protective Services if you let your kids go to the park on their own.