I'm asking for opinions on this, my foster daughter is 5 1/2, the school we put her in is about 2 1/2 miles away. It can be a nightmare to get there and back as it is, but my car bit the dust during the holidays and now I can't drive her there. I don't mind walking, it's a nice walk, but it's obviously a very long walk for such a small child, plus I'm also caring for her 4y.o. brother.
I have a bike trailer which turns into a double buggy, so it suits me perfectly, I only have to do the pick up anyway.
I have thought of taxis but it would be very expensive, plus it is I think a bit insensitive for a fostered child to go home in a taxi when there is another way.
FD actually loves the trailer, she's looking forward to get in it, calls it "the ninky nonk" and was telling me today how pleased she is that the car broke down.
We're hoping to have moved closer to the school by next term in Sept., but I won't be able to get another car for 5 or 6 weeks.
Let me tell you also that FD has selective mutism and has not yet spoken to her teachers or all her classmates. One of the other mums saw us today and said "oh, a 5 yo in a buggy, isn't that a bit precious? Maybe that's why she won't speak to anyone, she thinks she's a baby". I was left looking at her with my jaw wide open. Thankfully FD and FS were playing loudly in the trailer and didn't hear a thing, but... how cruel can people be?
Now, do you think IBU putting in the trailer and walking to school? WIBU to say something to the other mum next time I see her?