I let my 5-year-old walk half a mile alone. Four days later, there was a warrant for my arrest.

Karyann Parkinson and her son, Sam, age 5. Courtesy of Karyann Parkinson Karyann Parkinson let her 5-year-old son walk half a mile on his own in their gated community. The mom was shocked when police showed up at her door, followed by child protection officers. She was convicted of contributing to…