The issue of allowing kids to walk to school without a parental bodyguard has hit the headlines again. The national debate is regarding something called 'free-range parenting', which is basically an ideology that many parents have adopted as part of their child-raising strategy.

It idea is promote independence in children as they grow by letting them do more and more things on their own. This includes a walk a mile home from school by themselves instead of a guardian or waiting for a ride.

But the question remains that should they be allowed to explore their world or the world still too dangerous for them?

A six-year-old and 10-year-old were taken into police custody earlier this year. The police picked up the siblings after a neighbor called 911 and informed the police that he was shocked to see children walking alone in the streets of Silver Springs, Md.

The parents of the children were investigated by Child Protective Services under suspicion of neglect. The parents created laminated cards to explain that Dvora and Rafi aren't lost, rather they're free-range kids. Children's mother Danielle Meitiv said, "How have we gotten so crazy that what was just a normal childhood a generation ago is considered radical?"

This isn't the time the kids were stopped by adults concerned for their safety. This has become a persistent problem. Many parents want to let their children go out unsupervised.

There is an intense debate over this issue as a normal part of a kid's childhood is getting labeled as neglect and abuse. Parents who want to encourage their children need the support of our communities rather than condemnation.

People need to respect their differences when there is no danger to children. The idea that sounds crazy to some might be the best choice for someone else.