My son went to a new farther school this year, it took nearly a year for my wife to get used to the fact that he goes there alone (bike / public transport). However I had to buy him a phone to know his location in order to ease my wife.
I'm not naturally worried, but i got contaminated by her stress. I don't know where the stress comes from. I think it maybe maybe the lack of trusting other people: you do not trust that strangers help you
All the best, and maybe something for the 1980's US kids that I just watch recently from a stand up, that touches how US lost this culture.
"Why 70s & 80s Kids Rule: The Ultimate Guide" by Karen Morgan
I grew up in the countryside in the 80s, cars there were as rare as hen teeth at the time so entirely different situation. Also parents used to have 2-3 kids back then, I only have one so gotta pay extra care coze there's no backup :)
In American big cities, they give public transit passes to kids and let them have the freedom to use them for exploring.
New York:
> You can tap a Student OMNY Card whenever you want to take up to 4 free trips every day of the week, any time of the day.
https://www.schools.nyc.gov/school-life/transportation/stude...
Philadelphia:
> Each SEPTA Student Fare Card is programmed with a maximum of eight taps per day.
https://www.philasd.org/transportation/septastudentfarecard/
Los Angeles:
> Students at participating K-12 and Community Colleges can enjoy the freedom of going anywhere, anytime for FREE on Metro buses and trains.
https://www.metro.net/riding/fares/gopass/
Chicago:
> We’re your ride not just to and from school, but also to anywhere you want to be in and around Chicago!
I don't get that call the police culture.