For a second grader, do you think waking 0.8 miles to get to school is too far?

Clearly I’m not gonna make her walk that, I’ll drive her but I just can’t believe that’s considered walking distance for an elementary. And even if we walked together, what about me having to walk all that way back home 💀💀

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TallMtnMedic · M

I did bc my folks worked. Didnt mind it so much actually until it was winter.

Of course i grew up in a different part of the country and a safer time.

TurtleEclipseOfTheHeart · 22-25, F

@TallMtnMedic we’ll give it a try

TallMtnMedic · M

@TurtleEclipseOfTheHeart You gitta go with what your comfortable with.

The town i grew up in wasca farming town of about 70k, and that was a bit ago. People watched out for each other there.

I used to live in Denver Co, hell no would i do that there, now its Madison Wi, and i would here.

agetheweebeast · 41-45, M

How old are second graders?

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agetheweebeast · 41-45, M

@TurtleEclipseOfTheHeart That's awesome! I really think it will give you time to bond, it's definitely good for kids to get moving and will help her sleep and keep her weight down. Also help reduce anxiety and stress. I hope it works out for you guys x

TurtleEclipseOfTheHeart · 22-25, F

@agetheweebeast And I’m just imagining all the little conversations we’ll have with each other on the way. But she’s actually small for her age and so until she gets older, I would be walking with her

agetheweebeast · 41-45, M

@TurtleEclipseOfTheHeart exactly, kids are often more comfortable talking when you aren't directly face to face. Being next to one another, and having the little distractions around, you will be surprised what she will come out with I am sure!

Spoiledbrat · F

I walked it growing up and didn't think anything of it.

TurtleEclipseOfTheHeart · 22-25, F

@Spoiledbrat alone as a pretty little girl, it’s different.

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MyNameIsHurl · 41-45, F

It's not even a mile

Zonuss · 41-45, M

That's not far. Walk with her. Are you kidding 😂

TurtleEclipseOfTheHeart · 22-25, F

@Zonuss ok. But by the time we even get a house she’ll probably be in like eighth grade

SW-User

Aah it's nothing, I walked it, my kids do, as a rule I drop them as near as possible when the weather is horrendous, otherwise they walk

iamonfire696 · 41-45, F

My kids walk half a mile to school everyday and even when it’s cold out. They are 14 and 9.

But she’s 7 so I wouldn’t feel comfortable having my 7 year old walk alone and I live in a small town. The distance is fine though.

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