Pinoy parents! How old were your teens/preteens when you began to allow them to go to malls unattended? My 12-year-old niece has sparked an interesting debate in our family, and I'm curious to see different input

My mom did not allow me to go out on my own until I was 16 years old. I think your niece should start gaining her independence and the trust of her parents slowly but surely. Maybe for now, both parties can agree that she can go out with a chaperone and then maybe if she gains her parents' trust, she can start going on her own.