My kids of 7 and 10 ride to school through the city (it's about a mile away, but my daughter went to another school 3 miles away before.
When we got to this new school, I rode with them for a month using different routes and shouting "look left", "stop here", as they weren't looking. Once they were able to lead me to school and back without complaints from mybside for a few times, I let them do it themselves. We just take turns kicking them out in the morning to ensure they're on time. It works, and they will grow into independent people.
I was cycling wherever the fuck I wanted when I was a kid. I'm fine.
For the context, we're in Denmark, and I'm originally from Russia
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I'm all for protecting kids, but this goes beyond the reasonable boundaries of the nanny state.
The nanny state was the one we were warned about. This is much worse.
Honestly such a cute and fun show. It also does a good job of highlighting the culture difference. Not that the Japanese parents expect their kids to get across town on their own, but they do expect their infrastructure to be pedestrian-friendly and safe.
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This post and posts like this should be taken with a big grain of salt.
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Damn...
Frack that Sheriff. Should lose her job, and they should investigate who called ?
This is reason.com, famously a libertarian propaganda mill. Safe to completely ignore.
I rode my bike all around town when I was 10. No fone. Just friends when I got to the spot.
Sounds like Freedom©®™
Saying that, I'd jail her for those creepy teeth. Guys that's fucking weird