But there is no work in the suburbs, discounting passing carboard boxes over a counter. They remain children far too long, missing the gradual evolution into adulthood that kids need to feel comfortable and confident. Just sit quietly until you're 16 and can drive to the mall. A true community has a soul. Children can explore culture and commerce and interact with real people, including adults they can look up to and who keep an eye on them.
Young people have a responsibility to the people who share their lives.
Children thus engaged do not retreat into isolation. They explore and learn and become wiser. All these kids won't be able to afford gated communities when they grow up. Maybe they'll choose to live by a different set of rules. It could be that they need to become more street smart in order to feel safe enough to take risks.