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Taking your DC to school would you do this

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crazedupmom · 08/02/2008 09:59

Hiya

Would you drive your 7 year old to school quickly pull in and let them out to cross a busy road and then make their own way into school.

I have witnessed a mom doing this at my DS school and the child obviously has got into school okay every day.

Admittedly there is a lollypop lady on duty at the school who is there to see him across.

Tbh though I don,t feel that I could ever do this I cannot relax until I have seen my 7 year old walk through the school doors with his class and teacher.

What for instance if the school was closed due to a heating breakdown or anything else for that matter.

Is it just me as I am very overprotective or do you think its okay to do this with a 7 year old.

I don't think I would be comfortable doing this until they were much older.
Any thoughts on this please.

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Tortington · 08/02/2008 10:00

so the kid crosses with lolipop lady

i think that is fine

MaureenMLove · 08/02/2008 10:01

This rates along side those that don't use the patrol crossing, don't use car seats and park on the zig zags!

I wouldn't and haven't ever done it. You're not being over protective.

MamaG · 08/02/2008 10:01

if there is a lollipop lady I don't really see the problem

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Tortington · 08/02/2008 10:02

and its "mum"

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dippydeedoo · 08/02/2008 10:02

i think its a bit young- i liked seeing mine in safely too maybe its just me being ott but better safe than sorry

RosaLuxOnTheBrightSideOfLife · 08/02/2008 10:03

I would do this with MY seven-year-old. She is sensible and practical. I would not allow her to cross a busy road WITHOUT a lollipop lady though, which I have seen done.

MamaG · 08/02/2008 10:03

ACtually, I walk my 8 year old to school every day and i live opposite

kaz33 · 08/02/2008 10:04

Yes I'd do it - I would let my nearly 7 year old walk to school on his own (ten minutes walk along road, up path and then along quiet private road) if the PC brigade wouldn't impale me on a stake!

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crazedupmom · 08/02/2008 10:05

Hi
I know what you mean MaureenMLove its parents in a rush isn't it.

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cupsoftea · 08/02/2008 10:06

the op can write 'mom' if she wants

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crazedupmom · 08/02/2008 10:09

Maybe I am too overprotective I realise that doing this probably installs a bit of responsibility in a child and maturity.

I suppose it also depends on the child.
I still don't think I could do it what if they got sidetracked by a wierdo who knows they are briefly on their own.

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specialmagiclady · 08/02/2008 10:10

At 7 I was walking back from school - and walked there too. If there was a heating problem and the school was closed, they wouldn't just leave a sign up and let the children fend for themselves - someone would let parents know by phone if necessary.

I'd say it would depend on the 7 year old though. Some would be fine, some not.

Fireflyfairy2 · 08/02/2008 10:12

Sh, she drops the child off & the child crosses with the lollipop lady?

What's wrong about that?

LadyMuck · 08/02/2008 10:14

I suspect in the rather unlikley event that the school is closed (and lets face it, there would still be staff in, even if no pupils), the mother concerned might be aware of other clues - eg the absence of traffic, children and other parents. The difference in traffic on a school day and during school holidays is huge, especially at school drop-off time.

In terms of "Would I let my 7yo cross a road with only a lollipop lady?" - ultimately it depends on the 7yo and how sensible they are. but if it is something that they do daily, then I wouldn't have a problem with it. Safer than for them to be using a zebra crossing say.

At our school the only time parents are expected to wait and see their children into the school is reception. There are staff on playground duty prior to the bell going, so you can drop your child off at 8.

Flum · 08/02/2008 10:15

7 years old yes, that is quite old and able to cross a road i would thinkg

MaureenMLove · 08/02/2008 10:15

TBH, I say what I say in my circumstances I live in a busy town just outside of central London, with our school on a main road. I would never make an assumption on that of another school, I know nothing about. I just know that at our school, you are dicing with your childs life frankly and it makes me very cross.

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crazedupmom · 08/02/2008 10:18

I would worry that if there was a heating failure my DS would get the information from a mate or whoever and try and make his way home.
The school gates/playground is a very busy place and they may not see my poor little DS.

I have to be honest though I do think he would go up to a teacher to let them know he had arrived for school.

I also think he would know his way back home when walking.
I still coudn't do it though.

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foofi · 08/02/2008 10:18

Yes, I think you're being too overprotective. I would certainly let my child out to cross with a lollipop lady, and as for seeing them into the classroom, I think it's better not to.

LadyMuck · 08/02/2008 10:21

Maureen - do you mean that children have been injured when crossing with the lollipop lady ? Which borough?

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crazedupmom · 08/02/2008 10:25

I think its official I am a overprotective mum.

I don't know where this comes from maybe my own mum was too protective with me.

I think I was 12 before she would consider letting me go to and from school on my own.
I also remember it felt great doing it.

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MaureenMLove · 08/02/2008 10:27

No, not with the lollipop man. There are a couple who let them out of the car, in the line of traffic, on the opposite side of the road! And yes, there have been a number of injuries over the 7 years I have been going to this school.

seeker · 08/02/2008 10:30

If there's a lollipop lady I don't see the problem - so lang as the car was parked somewhere sensible and not on the zig zag lines. Grrrrrr how I LOATHE the zig zag line hoverers!!!!!!!!!!!!!

SoupDragon · 08/02/2008 10:30

If the school was closed, the lollypop lady would know.

Anyway, it all depends on the child. I would assume that the child has instructions on what to do.

SoupDragon · 08/02/2008 10:31

I wouldn't trust DS2 (nearly 7) but I would have trusted DS1 at the same age.

ChasingSquirrels · 08/02/2008 10:38

tbh i would trust my 5yo ds to do this now, but he likes me to come in with him.

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