It's a style of child-rearing intended to encourage kids to be independent.
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Things like traveling to and from school or activities, playing outside or sitting in a car -- all unattended.
In some states, this would be considered parental neglect, but not in Utah.
The governor signed a law that legalizes "free-range parenting."
He says it gives children the freedom to develop self-sufficiency.
The law says that kids must be mature enough to handle each situation, though it does not specify an age.
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It goes into effect in May.
It's drawing both praise and criticism.
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