Guardian Australia · Children

In defense of feral children

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Adults complain and say kids should occupy more space in the world. Then when they do, the world tells them to quiet downOn the Maine island where I live, childhood ends when you’re old enough to catch the 7.15am ferry to school.We live year-round on Peaks Island, a small island accessible only by boat about 3 miles…

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