The context of the following conversation is Alex sent their daughter to their room after she came back late from school one day.:
Alex says She needs to understand that we need to know where she is after school..
The friend responds You were worried because she was a few minutes late?.
Alex responds Yes. There is a lot going on in the neighbourhood and not knowing where she is made me worry ..
The friend responds I guess. I always said I will give my kids a bit of freedom..
Alex responds I need her to understand that she must have permission to go somewhere..
The friend responds I know being punished will be a huge lesson..