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A Virginia mom let her 5-year-old son walk alone to neighborhood pond. Was it a crime?

Summary by The Record
Karyann Parkinson's decision to allow her 5-year-old son to walk a half mile on his own, near a pond, has become the subject of a criminal prosecution, an intense community debate and coverage in national news publications.

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The Record broke the news on Wednesday, September 16, 2026.
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