Flash Survey: What's Your Take on “Free-Range Parenting?”

NBC Chicago wants your opinion.

From time-to-time we ask questions to gauge your reaction on items in the news. Today we want to know how you feel about what's being dubbed as "free-range parenting."

A Maryland couple recently said they were under investigation because police picked up their 10-year-old son and his 6-year-old sister who were walking about a mile home from a park.

What's your take? Is "free-range parenting" normal and teaching responsibility, or do you think it's unsafe and shows neglect?

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