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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Ask around. I am a SAHM and I am frequently the only parent at the bus stop both in am and pm. Parents usually  drop off their kids at the bus stop and they drive away knowing that I am there. All the kids (6 of them) will sit in my minivan and wait if the weather's not great. I also wait at the busstop after school to make sure all the kids are picked up by their parents. There are some who are habitually late.

I used to get annoyed at this. But, I know that I will worry about the kids and if something bad happens to them because they are alone at the busstop, I will forever feel bad for not waiting with them. BTW - I am not paid in any way.

So, ask around. There are many people who will help you out without any pay.  And there are people who will help out for a very nominal fee as well. [/quote]

Wow, PP, you are fantastic!  I'm willing to help out, but I feel like you are going above and beyond!  Do you know the families?  Is there a liability issue with having them all wait in your car?

I hope your neighbors are somehow reciprocating your kindness![/quote]

I have  nodding acquaintance with some, but all of us have each other's cell number. I did not think of liability issues etc. I think people are more comfortable with the kids being in a car with a mom. The kids also know each other because of being in the same the same school and school bus. Besides, they only wait in my car when the weather is rough. Most of the times, I am in my car and the kids are hanging out together at the busstop.

I do this for my own peace of mind. It is not a huge effort on my part because I have a very flexible schedule and I don't mind doing it.   Thank you for your kind words. [/quote]

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