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[quote=Anonymous]I did not read the entire thread.  But here's my take.

First of all it is ELEMENTARY SCHOOL.  There are kids as young as 5 taking that bus I am assuming.  Would you let your 5 year old walk to the bus stop?

I have a recent experience with the school bus in our very affluent and safe neighborhood.  I saw a little boy standing in his driveway next door for a long period of time (a kindergartener).  No adults around and no cars in the driveway.  Eventually I checked on him, only to find out that the school sent him on the bus (rather to aftercare).  The bus driver dropped this kid at the stop with no parents to greet him and he walked to his house by himself.  There were other parents around at the stop, I would assume, but nobody offered to help him.   He was not upset, just patiently waiting for his parents, who were not expected home until after 6.  I brought him to my house, gave him a snack, and contacted the school.

If I were his parent, I would have loved to have the "hovering" parents around to take control...but sadly, that didn't happen this time.  You should be thankful you have a strong community.[/quote]

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