James Ould and his family left the UK to start a new life in Japan. The dad said he was delighted by how the Japanese culture promoted independence for kids. download the app Email address Sign up By clicking “Sign Up”, you accept our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy . Japanese parents, he said, are happy for their kids to walk — often long distances — to school or ride the train alone. AdvertisementAs for people's reactions to the couple's free-range parenting style, the dad acknowledged that his parents and in-laws were skeptical at first.

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