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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My neighbors and I discuss this a lot and have similar concerns.  My rule for my 12 yo is that she only walks when there are friends to walk with.  If no one is walking her way, she is to call us for a ride.  I understand this is a luxury since I am at home, but I put it out there for a reference point-- I make sure she is not walking alone if at all possible.

I worry more about people knowing the pattern that she is walking home every day.  Someone can expect her at a given corner on a particular day.  When I'm not at home, I also worry about someone jumping out right when she is entering the house (and entering with her).  [/quote]

Make sure that there are no shrubs/trees by your front door that someone could use to hide behind and be familiar with which neighbors are home during the day.  If something creepy happens to her on the way home she can go to the neighbor's house and call you.  Get to know your neighbors if you haven't already.

And, yes, definitely have her *call* you when she gets home and have a code word or phrase that she can use if something is wrong - "I brought the mail in" or whatever.[/quote]

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