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The term "free range" typically refers to farm animals, such as chickens and cows, that are allowed to roam and forage freely for food, rather than being confined to cages or pens.
The underlying belief is that animals with the freedom to wander are happier and healthier, which in turn makes them better for human consumption.
Extending this concept to parenting, a "free-range kid" is a child who is granted a significant degree of independence by their parents while growing up. It is suggested that such children are more likely to thrive than those under strict parental supervision. The practice of allowing children ample unstructured time is known as free-range parenting.