Anonymous
Post 02/05/2014 13:27     Subject: Kiss and Ride on rainy days
Some parents in our neighborhood will drive their kids to the bus stop to sit in the car until the bus is in sight. That could be a good compromise between toughing it out in all elements and converging upon the school.
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2014 11:55     Subject: Kiss and Ride on rainy days
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Ok, stay on topic. The post is not directed at those who drive on a regular basis (although, the average day had way too many cars in the line). This post refers specifically to those who join the chaos on every single rainy day. You know who you are...


Who wants their kid to sit all morning in soggy, wet clothing?
I don't coddle my kids - we walked to school during the polar vortex, we walk on the coldest days but if there is a steady rain, we drive.
My kids don't like to arrive cold and wet.


+1
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2014 11:54     Subject: Kiss and Ride on rainy days
STOP WALKING your kids to school in the rain!!! It causes a safety hazard to us parents who like to carpool our kids. *rolls eyes*
Anonymous
Post 02/05/2014 09:10     Subject: Kiss and Ride on rainy days
Anonymous wrote:Please stop the insanity people. Your children are not going to die waiting for a bus in some rain. Buy them some umbrellas and rain boots and send them on their way.

And no, I'm not a hypocrite - I walk my child to school daily.


OP, please sell your car/s already. You and your family are not going to die using public transportation.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2014 16:48     Subject: Kiss and Ride on rainy days
Anonymous wrote:Ok, stay on topic. The post is not directed at those who drive on a regular basis (although, the average day had way too many cars in the line). This post refers specifically to those who join the chaos on every single rainy day. You know who you are...


Who wants their kid to sit all morning in soggy, wet clothing?
I don't coddle my kids - we walked to school during the polar vortex, we walk on the coldest days but if there is a steady rain, we drive.
My kids don't like to arrive cold and wet.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2014 16:27     Subject: Kiss and Ride on rainy days
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:How is sitting in a kiss and ride line for 30 minutes relaxing?

And yes, as a walker, it DOES affect me. The traffic situation in our neighborhood and near our school is truly bad enough. Our school is too large as it is (we have over 1000 students). Adding all the extra people to the roads who just can't be bothered to put their kids on a bus in the rain creates a seriously dangerous situation for everyone.

Not to mention, the busses wind up sitting in the traffic because of the design of the roads - there truly is only one way in and one way out of our school.

By being selfish, you really are messing up everyone's day. Although, I do get a little bit of a kick out of walking past all of you that I passed on my way to the school STILL sitting in traffic on my way back.


You know, chocolate really does help with severe PMS and mood swings.


+1 geez Louise, lady. Take a walk, take some deep breaths, and stop wasting your time getting upset over this kind of stuff.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2014 16:03     Subject: Kiss and Ride on rainy days
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Wait. Do some schools have a car line for pick-up?! We only have drop-off.


Really? Are you in FCPS? That sounds like a mad free for all at the end of the day. How do you pick up?


APS. Park and walk up to school (with screaming baby who just woke up from her nap). Good times!


So glad we were priced out of Arlington! That stinks.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2014 15:47     Subject: Kiss and Ride on rainy days
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Wait. Do some schools have a car line for pick-up?! We only have drop-off.


Really? Are you in FCPS? That sounds like a mad free for all at the end of the day. How do you pick up?


APS. Park and walk up to school (with screaming baby who just woke up from her nap). Good times!
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2014 11:19     Subject: Kiss and Ride on rainy days
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Wait. Do some schools have a car line for pick-up?! We only have drop-off.


Really? Are you in FCPS? That sounds like a mad free for all at the end of the day. How do you pick up?

not the PP but we do, it's pretty orderly and efficient. Just get in line, there is a person with a radio who works a few cars ahead of the pick up and calls for your kid. No worries.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2014 09:45     Subject: Kiss and Ride on rainy days
Anonymous wrote:I can drive to school in about 5 minutes. The bus takes 30. I make my kids ride the bus to and from school and have since they were in Kindergarten. It's where they make friends, transition into and out of their school day and generally be kids. It's good for them.


Our bus is where kids learn the F word, yell, bully, etc.

They make friends at school, recess, neighborhood and sports teams.
Anonymous
Post 02/04/2014 09:14     Subject: Kiss and Ride on rainy days
Anonymous wrote:Wait. Do some schools have a car line for pick-up?! We only have drop-off.


Really? Are you in FCPS? That sounds like a mad free for all at the end of the day. How do you pick up?
Anonymous
Post 02/03/2014 23:12     Subject: Kiss and Ride on rainy days
Anonymous wrote:I can drive to school in about 5 minutes. The bus takes 30. I make my kids ride the bus to and from school and have since they were in Kindergarten. It's where they make friends, transition into and out of their school day and generally be kids. It's good for them.


Lazy mom.
Anonymous
Post 02/03/2014 23:10     Subject: Kiss and Ride on rainy days
I can drive to school in about 5 minutes. The bus takes 30. I make my kids ride the bus to and from school and have since they were in Kindergarten. It's where they make friends, transition into and out of their school day and generally be kids. It's good for them.
Anonymous
Post 02/03/2014 23:08     Subject: Kiss and Ride on rainy days
Anonymous wrote:Wait. Do some schools have a car line for pick-up?! We only have drop-off.


Definitely, ours does. Takes much longer b/c they have to fetch your specific kid, rather than your kid just hopping out at their turn in the a.m.
Anonymous
Post 02/03/2014 23:07     Subject: Kiss and Ride on rainy days
Anonymous wrote:Wait. Do some schools have a car line for pick-up?! We only have drop-off.


Yes.

It is a great, efficient system.