The Netflix show “Old Enough!” is about children ages 2-5 in japan going outside by themselves to do some errands like grocery shopping, going to a local farm, or walking to their grandparent’s house. The author writes that an American version of the show “wouldn’t fly”, and I agree because America is less safer than Japan. Approximately 2,300 children go missing everyday in the U.S. according to justgreatlawyers.com, so I can understand why it wouldn’t be a good to have a show like this in America. There are a lot more dangerous people out here that will harm children if they are seen alone. Kidnappings do happen in Japan, it’s just that a lot more children are kidnapped in the U.S. every year. The article also mentioned that in Japan, it’s safer for kids to cross the street by themselves because the drivers always drive slow in the neighborhoods (mostly because the neighborhoods has small blocks and a lot of intersections). In the U.S, it’s less safer for a child to cross the street by themselves because there are some drivers who speed through neighborhoods and end up hitting pedestrians. That’s why there are speed bumps and signs saying that children play here in some neighborhoods so there will be less accidents.
The writer says she hopes that the Netflix show “Old Enough!” will lead American parents to “consider the possibility that our cultural norms need a reset, or at least a rethink.” I think that some American parents can be overprotective but I don’t think they are being over protective in this case. It wouldn’t be smart to let a 2-5 year old in America run errands by themselves because it isn’t as safe here. I think that the parents start to become over protective if they won’t allow a teenager to gain more responsibility, but I think it makes sense for them to not give a child those types of responsibilities and be protective over them in America. I haven’t seen the show “Old Enough!” yet but I would like to watch it now that I’ve read about it. It would be interesting to watch because I never seen a tv show like this in America.
Hi,
I totally agree with on what you said about outside is dangerous for kids, such as crossing streets and kidnappings. Kids should be protected until they are mature or adult.
Hey, i agree with you when you said its not smart for 2-5 year olds to run errands. They should definitely need to prove their maturity before going out alone.
Hi Sky! I enjoyed reading your response because this is not a topic that is frequently discussed, despite the fact that it should be. I like how you used evidence/facts. It’s tragic that approximately 2,300 children go missing in the United States every day. I agree that it’s not a good idea for 2-5-year-olds to go outside by themselves, regardless of where they live. I’d also like to watch “Old Enough!” because, as you mentioned, I’ve never seen anything like it on American television.