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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I taught 3rd grade for 6 years and most of the children I would not trust to cross three streets by themselves. I also agree that crossing 3 streets within 3 minutes does not make sense either. Will he truly be alone or will there be other kids going in that direction and crossing the street as well? Even if you trust your kid, I don’t trust other drivers. I can see a third grader going out to cross then stopping and running back or what not. [/quote]
Exactly. [b]OP is nuts to take orders from kid, against her better judgment[/b].[/quote]

I am not taking orders from my child, but thanks. I am listening to the request and soliciting opinions so that I can assess whether my gut feeling is rational or not. I have always been extra careful with my kid but I also don't want to be overprotective to their detriment. Said child is very strong willed and likes to explore independence, but of course does not understand the risks. And I can't talk to hubby about it because hubby thinks it's ok for said child to operate a lawnmower without supervision..  :roll: (And no, I do not allow that.)

I agree with most posters and will not be doing this. And sorry, it's two streets, one crossed twice because of the lack of a sidewalk on one side. Would feel even less safe if child walked up the street on the no-side-walk side. There is through traffic that is not slow enough to make me feel it's safe. [/quote]

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