Dee Man Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 13 minutes ago, AsimButtHitsASix said: Just moved flat and on my new walk to work I walk past three lollipop ladies who are all stationed at zebra crossings. What's the point? There's already a zebra crossing. Some drivers are fucking idiots and don't know to stop unless there is a person stood in front of them telling them to stop with a big STOP sign on a stick. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 We pick up our granddaughter from school once or twice a week, she is 7. It worries me the number of kids around her age that seem to be making their own way home. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 minute ago, Granny Danger said: We pick up our granddaughter from school once or twice a week, she is 7. It worries me the number of kids around her age that seem to be making their own way home. Did you not make your own way home from school at that age? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Just now, welshbairn said: Did you not make your own way home from school at that age? Possibly. Probably; I lived very close and had no roads to cross. Changed days though since I was 7. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 minute ago, Granny Danger said: Possibly. Probably; I lived very close and had no roads to cross. Changed days though since I was 7. I don't think the risks to children have changed at all, just perceptions. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AsimButtHitsASix Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I'd argue the risks have went down if anything. Going by all the historic abuse claims folk who mistreated kids 20/30 years ago got away with it and society kinda turned a blind eye. Whereas now there's all kinds of safeguarding in place 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swarley Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 I think it's more about traffic management. The crossing near my kids' school sees a constant stream of kids in the morning and at kicking out time.If you just allowed pedestrians to use the crossing when they like it would lead to massive queues of cars sitting waiting. This would lead to the impatient idiots not giving pedestrians right of way and just driving through risking lives.Breaking the pedestrians up into groups and allowing traffic to flow seems like a good idea to me. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bairnardo Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Did you not make your own way home from school at that age? This is one of those topics that gets done to death in all walks of life. As much as I cant remember at what age I started it, at primary school I regularly walked to and from school which was about 2 and a bit miles. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 36 minutes ago, welshbairn said: I don't think the risks to children have changed at all, just perceptions. When it comes to looking after kids perception is just as important as reality. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Just now, Granny Danger said: When it comes to looking after kids perception is just as important as reality. I'm glad I grew up when I did, playing with my mates down Grangemouth docks and out in the woods, zero adult supervision as long as you got back in time for tea. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheScarf Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 The fucking 'bbbrrrr' brigade are out in force today. We fucking get it, it's cold. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 1 hour ago, Granny Danger said: Possibly. Probably; I lived very close and had no roads to cross. Changed days though since I was 7. So at what age do you think it's acceptable to let a child walk to/from school unaccompanied? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Granny Danger Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Just now, GordonD said: So at what age do you think it's acceptable to let a child walk to/from school unaccompanied? Depends on the child, the distance, the number of roads to cross, how busy the roads are, the area... Do you think there is one universal age? 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dons_1988 Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 People at work who say "It's amazing how early it's getting dark these days, isn't it?" No. No it is not. It is in fact thoroughly predictable. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Swarley said: I think it's more about traffic management. The crossing near my kids' school sees a constant stream of kids in the morning and at kicking out time. If you just allowed pedestrians to use the crossing when they like it would lead to massive queues of cars sitting waiting. This would lead to the impatient idiots not giving pedestrians right of way and just driving through risking lives. Breaking the pedestrians up into groups and allowing traffic to flow seems like a good idea to me. This is exactly why they do it. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonD Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 54 minutes ago, Granny Danger said: Depends on the child, the distance, the number of roads to cross, how busy the roads are, the area... Do you think there is one universal age? No, I was going to point out that every child is different. I don't recall how old I was when my mum stopped taking me - I had one fairly quiet road to cross (with a lollipop man) and one quiet side-street (a cul-de-sac) before I came to my own street. (Also a cul-de-sac.) Coming home there would be a crowd of us, not so much going to school in the morning. I also went home for dinner so the same question arose then. Anyway as I said I can't remember how old I was but I'm sure I was doing it by the time I was seven. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
welshbairn Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 2 minutes ago, GordonD said: No, I was going to point out that every child is different. I don't recall how old I was when my mum stopped taking me - I had one fairly quiet road to cross (with a lollipop man) and one quiet side-street (a cul-de-sac) before I came to my own street. (Also a cul-de-sac.) Coming home there would be a crowd of us, not so much going to school in the morning. I also went home for dinner so the same question arose then. Anyway as I said I can't remember how old I was but I'm sure I was doing it by the time I was seven. My Mum stopped taking me when she was delayed one day and I just walked home on my own. About 6 I think. 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonS Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 2 hours ago, Granny Danger said: We pick up our granddaughter from school once or twice a week, she is 7. It worries me the number of kids around her age that seem to be making their own way home. Kids are at far greater risk from all the cars picking up and dropping off at schools than they are from walking there and back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gaz Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 20 minutes ago, welshbairn said: My Mum stopped taking me when she was delayed one day Sorry about that 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shandon Par Posted October 30, 2018 Share Posted October 30, 2018 Granny Danger walking home from school 0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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