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I do agree with you - it does seem that the family lives in New York and the child is familiar with the area and the subway. It was not some child unfamiliar with the terrain being dropped off. Would I do this - I don't believe I would with a 9 year old. Perhaps an older child with some friends, then maybe.

I would also like to mention that people need to remember that most kids are molested by someone they know - a family friend, relative, person with some sort of authority over the child. Most children abducted are taken by someone known to the family and most who lose their lives do so at the hands of someone who supposedly loves them. There are just not that many stranger danger types out there - you can hover all you want and leave your child with the wrong friend or relative and they are a victim. People must educate their children from a young age "good touch, bad touch".

Hovering over children only makes them unprepared for the real world. Educating them is what makes for strong people.