Mom placed on child abuse registry after letting 5-year-old walk alone

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A Virginia mother is currently fighting child abuse charges after allowing her 5-year-old son to walk outside alone. This legal battle highlights the tension between fostering a child's independence and the legal definition of criminal child neglect. Consequently, the mother has been placed on a child abuse registry. CBS News reporter Mark Strassmann is following the developments of this case as the mother contests the allegations of abuse regarding her parenting decisions and the child's safety.
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