[ck425]

> My children had whittling knives from age 5, built their own fires when we went on walks, could explore into the small woodlands on their own soon after and walked home from school at age 7.

You can still do the former if you find a proper Scout group and the latter if you live in the right area. But it's a shame you need to actively look for these opportunities now.

[mlrtime]

I was in the Scouts and have positive memories. However it seems even the Scouts are tarnished as safe from instances of pedos.

Not saying it isn't safe by perpetuating the worry, but this is what happens.