Most agreeable. If I lived in some communities within Canada/Ontario. I would definatly have a different approach...and may not offer the same choices...but I do live in a small town where we typically know everyone. I think it really depends on where you are too. If I lived in Toronto or Ottawa or Hamilton, London for example...not a chance baby...
Yes predators are everywhere, even in small towns, but reasonable discretion should be practiced...Children need to feel trusted and alloud small steps to freedom, after all, grade 9 comes fast...what do they do then if they arent experienced enough to survive teenage years! We want our youth to be able to make good decisions for themselves..and pick good things to do with their time...so hopefully...introducing them to appropriate activities and leaving them periodically to play games and proving their trustworthy, then they will feel good about being mature and will be good during adolescents...ah the teenage years...now thats another story !