The author's kids have all moved to big cities. Courtesy of the author My kids moved to big cities, but I'm not worried about their safety. I focused on teaching independence and awareness from a young age. That preparation now gives me confidence and trust in their decisions. When my son moved to New York City five years ago, many people reacted with concern. "Aren't you worried?" People asked. "I don't think I could handle that." Now my daughter recently moved to Chicago, and I'm hearing it