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Mom's conviction on child abuse for letting 5-year-old walk by himself sparks national debate
CBS News US
September 8, 2026
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Explore Today's NewsA Virginia mother who was convicted of child abuse for letting her 5-year-old son walk alone to a neighborhood pond is speaking out and sparking a national debate over parenting and a child's independence. Mark Strassmann reports.
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