Eldest at different school from youngest DS, who is 10. Am considering him taking a short bus from outside school to train station (about 5 mins), then a train (10 mins). Only on the way home from school, as mornings would drive him.
For lots of boring reasons it would make my life so much easier (it'd mean I could pick him up from small local train station about 15 mins drive from me and more than halve the afternoon school run). We live in a safe rural place.
Do you think this is ok for him at his age, or would you wait longer? We would give him a little call-only phone. Trains go every 20 mins so it's fine if he misses one.
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Would you let your 10 yr old
Knittingchamp · 20/05/2022 13:24
IWishIWasABaller · 20/05/2022 14:12
No I wouldn't if I'm honest. The school wouldn't even allow it here anyway they are only allowed to walk to/from school alone from 6th class . I would be also judged massively by other parents / family if I did it as well. We also live in a safe rural area
KarrotKake · 20/05/2022 14:10
Would I let MY 11 year old do this, no. But the only time we use busses or trains is when we visit the inlaws, so it's all novel for him.
I did, however, aged 10, let himwalk home from school by himself. And occasionally let himself into an empty house.
So if your child is comfortable with the journey, and happy to try it, give it a go. If you are pushing them to do it because it would make your life easier and they have any doubts, you shouldn't do it.
Why not start with one or 2 afternoons a week, and see how it goes?
fluffycereal · 20/05/2022 15:25
No I would not have my 10 year old take a bus and a train alone to get home from school. My own mother had me do similar though, also for reasons that made her life easier, so that probably clouds my judgment
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