Danielle and Alexander Meitiv notified of Child Protective Services decision December 20 . CPS said the two were responsible for 'unsubstantiated ' child neglect . They will be on file at the government agency for at least five years . On late last month police were called after Danielle Meitiv 's children were spotted alone , walking about a mile home from the park . Parents believe in the concept of 'free-range ' parenting which encourages independence . Alexander Meitiv is a Research Fellow at National Institutes of Health and Danielle is an Oceanographer .
Danielle and Alexander Meitiv notified of Child Protective Services decision late last month . CPS said the two were responsible for 'unsubstantiated ' child neglect . They will be on file at the government agency for at least five years . On December 20 police were called after Danielle Meitiv 's children were spotted alone , walking about a mile home from the park . Parents believe in the concept of 'free-range ' parenting which encourages independence . Alexander Meitiv is a Research Fellow at National Institutes of Health and Danielle is an Oceanographer .