Reply To: School Administration overstepping bounds

Lakewoodwife: Actually, my son is around 11 – probably the youngest in his class as well. We have slowly been giving him more freedom, but still aren’t ready to let him make a 2+ mile journey to school alone. He rode his bike several times, but only with a friend. We consider mass transit out of the question and drive him to school if necessary.

He came late due to unexpected construction causing the usual 8 minute drive to triple. He got an earful while trying to get a late note. I understand that others live closer, or are willing to allow EVEN their 8-year-olds to bike to school alone. I personally don’t go for it. Whatever.