My kid is a 4th grader and was a car rider and now he attends Boys and Girls CLub for after care he loves it. My problem Im terrified that while he is riding the bus (they pick him up from school) something awful will happen. He thinks im nuts but Im use to picking him up then goin home. Am I over reacting ? He tell me to stop babying him. I said thats what moms do.
2006-08-25 08:07:48 · 19 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
You are both right, of course. He does think you are babying him, you are being a mum, and that's what mums do.
I'm not sure what the rules are where you live, but here (UK) every bus driver has to have a criminal record check to make sure they do not have a record of being a pervy.
What is the worst that can happen? You could crash your car probabaly easily than a professional driver. He may meet some "rough children". Well that is life.
At least give him the chance. It is part of growing up. He wants to sit on the bus with his friends, and talk about girls, and make silly jokes.
2006-08-25 09:11:21 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The school bus is the safest way to get to school. About 25% of students take the bus. Average annual number of injuries and deaths, by mode of transportation:
Injuries Deaths
Vehicle, teen driver 78,200 448
Vehicle, adult driver 51,000 169
Walking 8,800 131
Bicycle 7,700 46
School bus 6,000 20
Source: Transportation Research Board
of the National Academies of Science
and Engineering
He's safer on the bus.
2006-08-25 08:38:41 · answer #2 · answered by Phoenix, Wise Guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Over protecting your child is normal when you are worried. Try to relax and know that he will be fine and remember that bus drivers are certified and know what to do to protect your child. Just remind him to buckle up and follow bus rules for his safety.
Too much worry can be caused by Anxiety. If you worry excessively about your son when he is not around or in the next room, you may need to talk to a counselor and get advide on how to control your anxiety. See a doctor if your worry does not seem to be normal to you.
2006-08-25 08:15:39 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
As a mother of 2 myself I understand fully your concern but the child is right in this case. u need to just let him ride the bus to the program and let it be at that. If there is a problem an adult will let u know so dont worry just enjoy being a mother and have fun.
2006-08-25 08:11:23 · answer #4 · answered by ? 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
sounds like you are a very good Mom in a crazy world where you hear more about the nightmares that can happen to kids. If it upsets you so much then continue to drive him. when we were kids there were always the parents who dropped their kids off and picked them up right after school. you are the one in charge,do what you can live with. you control his world,not the other way around.
2006-08-25 08:55:22 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You're smart to be worried these days, but as far as being on the bus and the actual bus ride itself, he should be fine.
Just make sure you're there when he gets on it and there when he gets off of it, and it'll be the same thing for you, but it will be a good life experience for him.
2006-08-25 08:20:27 · answer #6 · answered by mom 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think you ARE over reacting. Unless you see disturbing changes in your son, or he starts to complain LET HIM RIDE THE BUS!!
I know it's hard to let go sometimes, but as long you keep your eyes and ears open everything will be O.K.
2006-08-25 08:16:25 · answer #7 · answered by Renee D 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Sometimes we need to trust those people who are oblige to take good care of our love ones - but not all of the time.
Take time to get-to-know who the bus driver who picks up your child and monitor him..
2006-08-25 08:14:52 · answer #8 · answered by kwing-kwang 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't be scared.. nothing will happen to him on the bus. I know I take a bus to and from school each day...
2006-08-25 08:11:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Are you referring to a school bus or public transport? I don't think you need to worry either way. I've ridden both and never had any problems.
2006-08-25 08:13:48 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋