When my oldest was in gade/middle school she took the bus. Once she reached High School, I often would give her a ride, mostly on the days that I subbed at the High School. Sometimes, her grandmother would give her a ride (we all live near each other). Once she got her license the problem was solved. My youngest daughter took the bus for the first few years she was in school. We started having problems when she entered 5th grade and moved up to the middle school. They all ride on the same bus as the High School Students and the younger students had trouble finding/keeping seats on the bus. Now, her grandmother takes her and her cousin most days, although she does often take the bus home after school. We only live about a half mile from the school, so its only a 10 minute ride. I work at the local High School and the kids often do get teased about riding the *loser cruiser*. I feel bad, because not all parents are in a position to take their kids to school everyday.