I am a parent of a six year old, I never let him walk to school or walk home even though his friends do , because of the simple fact kids come up missing all the time, is that being to involved? Is it not our responsibility by bringing children in to this world as a parent to protect them from danger?
2006-11-06 08:58:41 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Grade-Schooler
Not too involved. I would say that the other parents are not involved enough!!!
2006-11-06 09:00:35 · answer #1 · answered by any p 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You're not too involved you are a concerned and caring parent. Which I wish more were like you!! I think 6 years old is really young for a child to be walking home from school with or without friends. It doesn't matter where you live either, stuff happens everywhere. I just don't think a 6 year old has enough street smarts to make decisions in a (danger) type situation. You are doing the right thing always go by your instincts with your child!!
2006-11-06 09:08:45 · answer #2 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is not being too involved but you are going to have to let go sometime or another. Explain the safe ways of walking to school and home, (ex.with a group, never alone) so when your child wants his freedom sooner or later,he will be well informed.
2006-11-06 09:11:21 · answer #3 · answered by Tamara B 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He's only 6. He may be kidnapped or hurt. He may get lost or made fun of on the way to school. It is definatly not too involved. When he get's older, he and his friends will understand that you made the better choice. He'll also thank you for not making him walk.
Would you rather have your son kidnapped and killed or you spend your time taking him to school? You've only had him for six years, you know...
2006-11-06 10:21:39 · answer #4 · answered by No Name 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm the same way . the way the world is you have to be this way mine is eight and i don't let him walk even though some of the other kids do i always tell him just because so and so does this does'nt make it ok for us and he accepts that for now anyway keep up the good work and don't feel your being overprotective better safe than sorry good luck
2006-11-06 09:32:54 · answer #5 · answered by krazy kat 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is close to home for me. Just recently, my 8 yr old, whom i have driven or walked to school from the start, has wanted to start walking to school.
This caused much debate and dillemma in our household, as we are torn between giving him the chance to learn responsibility and and grow through experience, or wrap him up indefinitely, delay the learning oppotunity, and say no.
After much thought, we decided to give him the chance to prove he can be sensible and trusted. He's been drilled about road safety, stranger danger and bullying. And ofcourse, it's not imperitive that he walks, he can choose to stop anytime.
The first week, i walked with him, which is 5 minutes from home. I showed him how to cross at the road properly. He only has to walk one street and he's at the school, and i can watch him walk from where we are.
The change in his behaviour has been incredible. It's given him a real sense of self, of being responsible for his safety, and his belongings.
When do you let them go? It's hard, i know. And i know most people here will disagree with my decision. But i have to believe in my son, and give him this chance to grow. He came to me, i have to go with my instincts and accept that he is "ready". I feel like i've given him a gift of my belief in him, and now he believes in himself .
I parent my son the best way i can. Every child is different and reaches milestones at different times. He's just reached this one now.
Good luck.
2006-11-06 10:53:09 · answer #6 · answered by harttattoo 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am the same way, to be honest with you I would rather to protective then not be protective enough. We live in a different world then it was when we grew up, more dangers around and less people who watch out for our kids.
2006-11-06 09:26:12 · answer #7 · answered by Motts 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You are right! If you are at home, able to walk him to and from school. If a mother worked, she should assign or pay some other adult. There are too too many kids who have to risk their lives staying away from criminals or pedefiles. Times have really changed, even since the 90's. Kids are fair game to those jerks.
2006-11-06 09:06:36 · answer #8 · answered by desertflower 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Nope, not to involved at all! But maybe if your son wants to be with his friends you could walk to and from school with him and his friends. Offers them protection too!
2006-11-06 09:26:35 · answer #9 · answered by terra_chan 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Not too involved. In fact, get MORE involved with your child. It will be for the betterment of BOTH of you. YOU are the example, you set the limits, you are his protector. Stay involved (and for as long as you can). He will thank you later and you will stay at peace.
2006-11-06 09:27:17 · answer #10 · answered by snddupree 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋