Mom Arrested, Facing 5 Years in Prison for Leaving 8- and 10-Year-Old Boys at Home A new Georgia law could protect Alexandra Woodward's parental decision—but it doesn't go into effect until July. Reason · May 29, 2025
Georgia Backs Bill To Reaffirm Independent Kids, Protect Free-Range Parents "Some people think that this is not one of those things that's super important—until you're affected by it," says David DeLugas. Reason · Mar 26, 2025
Mom Jailed for Letting 10-Year-Old Walk Alone to Town "I was not panicking as I know the roads and know he is mature enough to walk there without incident," says Brittany Patterson. Reason · Nov 11, 2024
Mom Who Was Arrested for Letting 14-Year-Old Babysit Has Finally Been Cleared "I didn't know if this would ever end," says Melissa Henderson. "I'm very relieved. A heaviness has lifted." Reason · Apr 5, 2023
Mother of five facing prosecution for leaving her 14-year-old daughter to babysit after Covid closed daycare The case of a solo mother of five being charged with criminal reckless conduct after leaving her 14-year-old daughter to babysit her four young siblings raises questions about how law enforcement should police parents, writes Bevan Hurley The Independent UK · Feb 10, 2022