Parents Reluctant to Leave Teens Alone
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A common parenting practice may be hindering teen development

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Fewer than a third would let their teen walk alone to a coffee shop.
Only 1 in 5 would be okay with their teen wandering solo around an amusement park.
The poll surveyed more than 1,000 U.S. parents with children ages 13 to 18 .
Adults need to flip the script from protecting teens from all dangers to helping them practice life skills.
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