Totally man. I used to be out there in the streets until the sun came down. Experiencing independence outdoors was a natural part of human life up until about a decade or two ago, at least in the developed world.

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it seems the parts where people were out in the streets was in Europe and the parts where the freeways divide folks is in the US. I have to agree with this based on my experience. There may be some places in the US where people play on the streets, but I'd say not that many. I grew up at least part of my life outside of the US and playing on dirt streets, exploring and just being OUT. I only lived there till I was 7, so I was probably going out with my little friends at 5-7 years old, just hanging. Do parents let their 5 & 7 year olds just roam the neighborhood here in the US? ...I know I don

https://www.onefamily.com/hub/wellbeing/six-ways-to-help-your-community/

I love this idea. Once a year a neighboring street will have a block party. A neighbors band will play and people bring food to share. I look forward to it every year.