No, I think you're probably right. I would still think that the Council would try to lessen a girl's distractions--Kennedy might be able to interact with her family, but I can't imagine they would let her be on a sports team or go out clubbing with friends on a regular basis, you know? But the extent to which they restrict a Potential's interactions with the greater world could definitely be dependent upon what culture they're in. And what era she's living in.

I still think Buffy's special, though. :) Absolutely. :)