The reason I ask is because the kids came home with a leaflet from the RSA & the very first topic is :
Walking to School
Children under 7 should not cross roads on their own. They can not decide how fast a car is or how far away it is. They should be taken to school by a responsible adult.
So, they seem to imply under sevens should be walked and over 7 should be capable of doing it on their own.
I have a 7 year old. He's a smart cookie, attentive, knows how to cross the road. The school is only around the corner and there is a lollipop lady at the main road.....BUT I would NEVER let him do it on his own!! It's not just the crossing of the road but you never know what perverts are around.
Of course, now the kids have seen the leaflet, they think it would be a great idea for us to let them off on their own.
What age do any of you think they should be going on their own? I know everyone is different, one kid has been going on his own since 1st class & his mum is a teacher.
Walking to School
Children under 7 should not cross roads on their own. They can not decide how fast a car is or how far away it is. They should be taken to school by a responsible adult.
So, they seem to imply under sevens should be walked and over 7 should be capable of doing it on their own.
I have a 7 year old. He's a smart cookie, attentive, knows how to cross the road. The school is only around the corner and there is a lollipop lady at the main road.....BUT I would NEVER let him do it on his own!! It's not just the crossing of the road but you never know what perverts are around.
Of course, now the kids have seen the leaflet, they think it would be a great idea for us to let them off on their own.
What age do any of you think they should be going on their own? I know everyone is different, one kid has been going on his own since 1st class & his mum is a teacher.