Good job. Raising kids to become unafraid and self sufficient is not a popular choice. It doesn't fit the government control of every aspect of their complete dominance of life. When I was growing up I had an abusive father so every morning I would get on my bicycle and ride for miles around a very large park. I wouldn't come home until dusk. It was the only time that I felt I had control over my life. This was back in the 1960's when cops were on the lookout for the "bad guys". The predators were few and far between in those days and the ones who were locked up thought twice about doing anything to children again. Now they are left out in the world to create havoc in order to foster fear and destroy common sense.
So bravo to you for being a GREAT and LOVING momma. This country needs a million more of you.