I've let my kids take Amtrak by themselves since they were 13. I love giving them independence.

The author's son has taken the Amtrak alone since he was 13. Courtesy of Sara Clarke My kids have been taking Amtrak alone to their grandparents' house since they were 13. We just have to follow Amtrak's strict guidelines for kids traveling alone. My kids love their independence, and I love giving it to them. As the parents of teens, my husband and I work to balance being mindful of how they spend their time and giving them more freedom as they get older. In our Northern Virginia suburban n...