Don't Let them Play Outside

CPS for Playing Outside

photo credit Carrie Ann Roy

Here's an oldie but goodie.  Kari Anne Roy, a children's book author, had an unexpected visit from Child Protective Services for allowing her 6 year old son to play outside.. here's the kicker!.. UNSUPERVISED.  Yes,  he had been playing outside for 10 minutes when a neighbor returned her son saying she found him outside on the street playing alone.  He was about 150 yards from the house but the neighbor felt obligated to call the police.  The police were told that the mom had lost the boy and the neighbor had to return the boy.  The police left and all ended well.

UNTIL. the doorbell rang a week later.  It was CPS who decided to question their children about drugs, private parts and porn movies (a good introduction of the underworld to small children).   The CPS advised them not to allow their children to play outside alone.  Really?