Overprotective parents have prevented their children from exploring life in a way that was once common. In Huckleberry Finn's world, he and his comrades have the freedom to wander and have "adventures." Although the other children in Twain's novel did not have as much freedom as Huck, they were still able to go out all day and play without having to worry about reporting in to thier parents. Technology has certainly changed the ability for a child to wander. Almost everyone has a cell phone and chilren are electronically wired and attached to their parents at all times. Also, more high school graduates than ever are applying to colleges, and parents are holding their kids down with school pressure. Children are no longer playing robber and pirate games or running around the neighborhood. They are being sheltered and are being subject to rigourous school work at an earlier age than ever before. Parents are keepping a closer eye on their kids and an imaginary line seems to attach children to parents when the kids are playing.
How far were you allowed to "wander" as a child? Do you think this has changed between you and your other siblings? Why are kids so sheltered today?
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