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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote] Yes, kindergarteners walked to school by themselves. I was there. Ask anybody aged 45 or older.

And yes, our parents (or, in any case, my parents) had it right, when it comes to walking to school.

The risk of riding around in cars without a carseat is huge. Car seats have caused a tremendous decline in the number of children who die in car accidents. Meanwhile, the benefit of not using a carseat is small.

he risk of smoking is huge. Lung cancer is declining now that much fewer people smoke. Meanwhile, the benefit of smoking is small.

The risk of walking to school is -- well, what is it? Did lots and lots of elementary school kids used to get abducted while walking to and from school? Has the number declined now that children no longer walk anywhere by themselves? If you can find some numbers, I'd love to see them. Meanwhile, the benefit of walking to school is large. Kids get exercise, kids learn independence, kids don't have to have somebody drive them everywhere, and there's less traffic. [/quote]

1+.  About half the kids in my elementary school walked from K on up too (and I am a mere 37 yrs old).  And I was here (in Bethesda) back then too.  Completely typical.

Also agree that unlike all the other examples of "oh we are so much better parents than our parents," there seems to be zero evidence that walking home a 1/2 mile is detrimental to kids.  And the benefits seem clear.

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Really? What benefits are those? [/quote]

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