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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]We may face the same situation if our youngest gets into Latin this lottery season, but the logistics would be hard for us. [b]My youngest is a girl and I am not comfortable with her taking public transportation to school by herself anytime soon[/b]—and right now we know no one at Latin who lives anywhere near us (and the Latin buses aren’t close enough to make sense). BASIS is much closer and my kids could commute on the metro together. It’ll be a tough call if she gets into Latin. [/quote]

You decide readiness to travel solo by gender? That's disheartening.[/quote]

By all means, let your 10 year old 5th grade DD take public transportation to and from school by herself. It’s not like there are creeps on the metro. She’ll be fine! [/quote]

There are some creeps on the metro just like everywhere unfortunately (highest office ahem).  But I still let my 11 and 13 yo middle school daughters take it, and they learn so much about how to be aware of surroundings and street smart as a result.  Not to mention the freedom and fun of being able to go to lunch or the mall with best friends. [/quote]

I was a little squeamish when my 14 yo started to take the metro on his own years ago, but it becomes no big deal very quickly. You will adjust, I promise. Im so relieved not to have to drive him & pick up from Latin, etc. [/quote]

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