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[quote=Anonymous]Not sure how to title this.

My 16 year is headed off to a 6 week "camp" for the summer. Camp in quotes because it's mainly an educational program with lots of freedom to explore the nearby tourist town after class and on weekends. Bikes are explicitly allowed.

She really wants to join the local gym. She is a regular gym goer and they have a very reasonable student rate, so getting there is the only issue. It's 2 miles from her camp. The first 1.5 miles is through the small town, with plenty of bike lanes. The last 0.5 miles is on a busier, 4 lane road. I called the gym, and it's possible to cross the road at a light just outside town and then proceed on a side walk (either walking or biking on the sidewalk). They warned that you have to be careful at the light and road, as this is a tourist town in summer with lots of drivers unfamiliar with the area

I wouldn't call my kid particularly cautious, but she's not particularly daring either. I think she'd roll her eyes at safety warnings but ultimately comply. We let her drive independently, and she's been doing well with that for 6 months. All that being said, would you be comfortable with this? [/quote]

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