So does nobody allow their kids to just walk to the bus stop & wait for the bus without them these days?

Unless maybe the weather was REALLY bad, a kid had a major disability, or getting to the bus stop required crossing an extremely busy road without a crossing guard or crosswalk/walk signal --the latter of which was very rare as bus routes were designed so that kids could easily walk to their stops --nobody's parents accompanied them to the bus stop or waited with them until the bus came past kindergarten (if that) when I was in school in the 80s & 90s.

I drive (and or walk), but drive on colder days because our bus stop is located at a corner with a stop sign that 95% of the cars run going 30 or higher (we are on a residential through street). Usually I drive to allow my kid to stay in the car and away from the crazies who run the sign and get way to close to the curb.

Anonymous wrote:Has it occurred to you that just maybe it gives a working parent of a busy preteen a few moments of quiet conversation?

Hey- I already said that I didn't realize that it was common for people to drive to the bus stop so no it hasn't occurred to me that you need a few minute cause you're busy and you have to work. In my neighborhood it is definitely NOT common. The bus stops are very close together. There are only 4 stops. All the kids live very close to the bus stop. The parents walk out the door with the kids right before the bus comes. There's not a lot of standing around waiting. The bus comes at the same time EVERY DAY. I'm not sitting around thinking about your miserable life, princess.

Has it occurred to you that just maybe it gives a working parent of a busy preteen a few moments of quiet conversation?

We drive to the bus stop. It's about four blocks away, but all uphill and there aren't sidewalks. And I drive straight to my parking garage afterward without going back home.

It's cold out. I'd rather sit in a warm car than stand at a bus stop when it's 22 degrees.

I have a bad knee.

Anonymous wrote:I drive - the bus stop is located on a very busy road which he would have to cross alone and there is no place to do so safely so I won't let my kid go alone and it takes 7 minutes to get to the stop. Bus can be late and has done it- I then drive to work from there. This is the stupidest post ever just because OP has nothing else she assumes everyone else has the same situation as well as distance/situation to get to the bus stop.

Easy there, killer! I'm pretty sure the OP has stated more than once that she was just curious! And although some other posters may have been a bit judgmental towards those who drive their kids a couple of suburban blocks when walking wouldn't take much more effort, I don't think anyone on this thread has said that there is never a situation where driving one's kids to the bus stop makes perfect sense.

Anonymous wrote:I drive for various reasons

On my way somewhere
Don't feel like chatting with the other moms
It's cold and I want to wait in car until bus arrives
I'm feeling lazy

How old are your kids? If it's extremely cold out, it makes sense that you don't want them to have to stand outside waiting for the bus, either, but why can't they walk a few blocks to the bus stop without you if it's just a matter of you feeling lazy or not feeling up to socializing with the other moms?

I drive - the bus stop is located on a very busy road which he would have to cross alone and there is no place to do so safely so I won't let my kid go alone and it takes 7 minutes to get to the stop. Bus can be late and has done it- I then drive to work from there. This is the stupidest post ever just because OP has nothing else she assumes everyone else has the same situation as well as distance/situation to get to the bus stop.

I drive. It would take 15 mins to walk and about 3 mins to drive. I simply do not have 12 extra mins in the morning.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I never thought of that (op here), she probably leaves for work after dropping her kid at the bus. I haven't seen anyone do it before, so I was just wondering why. I thought it was odd, but apparently it's completely normal.

Seriously? A little common sense goes a long way.

Do you feel better about yourself now, pp? You dragged this post out to type this response out? Wtf is your point? Common sense? If you had any, you'd realize that your comment has no value to anyone on here. Are you one of those lazy bitches who drives your kids to the bus stop? Can't be bothered to walk anywhere?

I drive for various reasons

On my way somewhere
Don't feel like chatting with the other moms
It's cold and I want to wait in car until bus arrives
I'm feeling lazy

Anonymous wrote:I never thought of that (op here), she probably leaves for work after dropping her kid at the bus. I haven't seen anyone do it before, so I was just wondering why. I thought it was odd, but apparently it's completely normal.

Seriously? A little common sense goes a long way.

In our case, the landscaping workers neighbors hired would talk to the kids. When my daughter finished her walk alone, since we lived at the bottom of the street, the idea strange men would make conversation with a middle-schooler was simply creepy.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Im sorry, I only participate in recreational walking. If I have to go somewhere to get something done I drive, that includes the bus stop.

Please tell me you're joking...

Why would you think Im joking? Im in the majority not the minority.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/f-kaid-benfield/americans-dont-walk-much_b_5742064.html

Wow

No wonder we have an obesity epidemic in this country!