tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688352809248317143.post6273640064415605377..comments2023-08-24T10:32:08.990-04:00Comments on One Moms Journey Raising Healthy Kids: Walking Home . . .ALONE!Deb Lowtherhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16020875046166358825noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688352809248317143.post-40148069312966885512011-05-03T06:59:45.623-04:002011-05-03T06:59:45.623-04:00I started to walk home alone when, I was 8 year ol...I started to walk home alone when, I was 8 year old. Our home was three blocks away from school. Now, being a mom I do not want to let my 10 year old daughter walking home alone even though our home was two blocks away from school due to what is happening nowadays. It is important that parents must be vigilant for the security and protection of our children. For me, I always make sure that my daughter is fully protected in her way out home. In fact as one way of securing her safety, I used this kind of safety solution that I could watch over my daughter's current locations and recent activities. It’s a mobile personal safety wherein my daughter could ask immediate help in case of a dangerous situation occurs. For more on your child safety protections just check this out http://safekidzone.com/Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688352809248317143.post-86694908270216319342011-04-07T22:02:52.751-04:002011-04-07T22:02:52.751-04:00Not sure when she will actually be walking home to...Not sure when she will actually be walking home totally without me . . . I think I'll be walking with the 7 & 5 yr old for a few years to come, so hoping they won't really (ever?!!) walk home alone!Deb Lowtherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16020875046166358825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688352809248317143.post-7082897048727462752011-04-07T20:48:21.859-04:002011-04-07T20:48:21.859-04:00Wow. I'm so not ready for that. I either dri...Wow. I'm so not ready for that. I either drive DS to school, or walk him to the bus stop, visa versa on the way home. He's only 6 so we're years away from changing this. We are within walking distance to the school, and I'm sure when he's nine or ten, he'll want to go on his own. That day scares me... <br /><br />Good for her for making such a decision, it's hard to break away from your security zone. And good for you, letting her. :) {Hugs Mama}Jenhttp://momnation.canoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688352809248317143.post-42626028071942533242011-04-07T19:58:33.207-04:002011-04-07T19:58:33.207-04:00I totally agree . . for us "alone" meant...I totally agree . . for us "alone" meant without Mom! There would always be a buddy or a sister and we did talk about that when we got home. We talk about it at pools, at parks and indoor play lands - always a buddy! I think the big step was her deciding she was walking without me!! She hasn't asked again and now that the weather is nice, we will all be walking together!Deb Lowtherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16020875046166358825noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-688352809248317143.post-40081447961692568592011-04-07T19:18:30.336-04:002011-04-07T19:18:30.336-04:00I support you for wanting to encourage her. I thin...I support you for wanting to encourage her. I think many factors come in to play when decideing if 'now is the time'. How many other kids walk the same route? maturity, responsibility and street smarts etc. Each child needs to be assessed differently. However, for me 'alone' will not happen. 'Alone' will always mean 'with a friend' because I've always felt there is safety in numbers, especially when just beginning to break away from parents. This way the two or three friends can look out for each other, remind each other and learn independence together. I know you were right there with her, but I would talk to her about why 'alone' isn't allowed, but if there is a friend close by who wants to walk together they can. (again, every kid and every environment is different, so you have to know what's right for you and her)Angelanoreply@blogger.com