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We live in a no bus area. Yes we have buses for some of the kids but most of the kids live within walking distance to all the schools,. grade, middle and high........ I think the School Boards walking distance is a bit far. Some of the kids walk a mile or so for school. My last son at home walks about 1/4 of a mile to catch the bus.He is now 17. I do not take him, I have to be at school way before he does, so he just walks. I think most of the parents take the kids to school.
I think it is good for kids to walk to school , if it is not that far. I think riding the bus is great for kids also, it keeps them healthy and with their friends also helps them to make more friends, along with independence. Yes there are bus horror stories but there is also horror stories with everything in life.
I think it depends on what works for each family, and what parents are willing to let go.
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