My teenage daughter wants to take the bus downtown but there was a shooting at that stop last week and I do not know how to balance her independence with keeping her safe.
More people experience this than they realize.
Violence in shared spaces forces parents to weigh their children's need for autonomy against the unpredictable risks of moving through the world.
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Peri can explain why this happens, help you decide if this is the right situation for you, and point toward the right journey or coach.
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.