In defense of feral children
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Key context: <p>Adults complain and say kids should occupy more space in the world. Then when they do, the world tells them to quiet down</p><p>On the Maine island where I live, childhood ends when you’re old enough to catch the 7.15am ferry to school.</p><p>We live year-round on Peaks Island, a small island accessible only by boat about 3 miles off the coast of Portland. There is an elementary school here, but no middle or high school. So, once island children reach sixth grade, they begin commuting to the mainland by ferry. In many ways, it is a rite of passage.</p> <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/society/ng-interactive/2026/nov/07/feral-children-parenting">Continue reading...</a> This development from The Guardian highlights ongoing changes in the sector.
Adults complain and say kids should occupy more space in the world. Then when they do, the world tells them to quiet downOn the Maine island where I live, childhood ends when you’re old enough to catch the 7.15am ferry to school.We live year-round on Peaks Island, a small island accessible only by boat about 3 miles off the coast of Portland. There is an elementary school here, but no middle or high school. So, once island children reach sixth grade, they begin commuting to the mainland by ferry. In many ways, it is a rite of passage. Continue reading...
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