That's a real real sensitive topic. Just yesterday I was talking to my wife about how we grew up and the difference today.

While kids we used to step out to fields to play, to do group studies. With supervision from parents we used to be surrounded by quite a lot of kids and parents that we used to get a hang of what's good and what's not. While I know the streets ain't that safe now in India I would want to stand far from my 3 yr old and let her handle situations herself.

Wish there's a sure shot way to give guidance to kids while we worry about her everyday we also have to accept that she deserves to fall and learn in her way. As parents we want to give best to our kids but then there's a fine line towards over protective and that's what I don't want to cross.