What safety things did your mom do when you were little that you don't think most moms worry about?

What safety things did your mom do when you were little that you don't think most moms worry about?
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answer:An adult (my mom, or dad or relative) was always with us when we were in the neighborhood play ground till we were about 12 or at least with a older sibling. I had to have one of my friends parents call to confirm that I was in their home visiting and call my folks when I was leaving to walk home. Same if I spent the night. My parents met with my friends parents and would get to know them before I would be allowed to stay over or visit. Numbers were exchanged. We couldn’t skip a meal if we wanted too. We had to have 3 meals a day or my mom thought it would cause us some horrible harm to our development. Even when sick she tried to always get us to eat something. Not so cool when you had the runs or nausea. Whatever she gave me just came right back up.
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