Beyond the fear of cars there’s the possibility that some “well meaning” person might report you for letting your children exercise independence anywhere near a street with car traffic.

Kids walking to school caused a stir in the community FB chat recently… luckily most supported the parents.

December 05, 2025 - 12:16 UTC

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Ok, here is where I have to tell you all that I walked a mile to school in first and second grades, and I am old enough that we were sent home for lunch so that was 4 miles per day. We had crossing guards. Don’t these exist anymore?
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The people complaining were complaining about kids walking a route that has crossing guards, although we could use more of them.

Crossing guards are underrated, they definitely cut down on the number of parents driving their kids to school here.
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So true
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Yes I was always questioned why I didn’t walk down the street to meet the bus and walk my children home. They loved that bit of freedom.
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