That was a great line indeed. Running free in the streets and woods teaches invaluable lessons in life. For generations, that’s what kids did. Its wonderful to experience things on your own. It helps to develop self reliance.
Like “Don’t eat this” and “Don’t pet that”. :D
I would come home from school, grab the horse and the Wonder Dobe and vanish into the mountains until dark.
Everything was an adventure, even the smallest things.
Summer was even better, up at sunrise and out the door, gone until after dark.
Good times.