Should a 10 (or 9) year old be allowed to hang out with friends instead of his parents?

Question

and should they act more mature, and play things like sports instead of those kids games?

Answer 1

Yes.

Answer 2

yes cuz they are almost teenagers!

Answer 3

give them some space but don't let them grow up to fast you should know the friends where they are know the parents and supervise from a far let them feel independent but be there.

Answer 4

Yes, there at there peak.. Thats the usual age where they start learning about dissapointment and such, treat the child as a big man. You know, there going to go through puberty very soon. Be careful, guide them.. Help them persue there interests and set them straight.