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[quote=Anonymous]Our walk from the bus stop to school is about the same distance. 3 blocks. We did a very gradual release of responsibility. Starting around 7 years old, he was "in charge" of road crossings. He told me when it was safe to go, and we also practiced checking with drivers and waving acknowledgement. By mid-year, he'd go and cross ahead of me and would end up 20 yards or so ahead on the walk. At 8 yo I'd walk as far as the last crossing, let him cross, and he'd go from there. At 8.5 I'd just let him go, but I'd get off the bus and wait at the stop until I saw he was well on his way. Now he is 9 and he gets off the bus and walks by himself (and I stay on the bus).[/quote]
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