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> Hypothetical Question, Would you let your 12 year old DD...........
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post 31/01/2013, 09:33 PM
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........... walk 3km home from highschool by herself, 2 afternoons a week, and sit at home for 30-45 minutes(again by herself) until you got home from work?
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post 31/01/2013, 09:36 PM
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Depends on the child, but probably.
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post 31/01/2013, 09:36 PM
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Staying at home by herself - yes.

The walk though - is it through a safe area, could she be picked on (by other kids/randoms) does she have a mobile phone? 3ks can be a long walk if you're getting hassled.
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post 31/01/2013, 09:38 PM
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I'd get her a bike.
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post 31/01/2013, 09:39 PM
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QUOTE (babychacha @ 31/01/2013, 10:36 PM) *
Staying at home by herself - yes.

The walk though - is it through a safe area, could she be picked on (by other kids/randoms) does she have a mobile phone? 3ks can be a long walk if you're getting hassled.


If this is an issue, what about riding a bike home? Much easier to get away if you need to.
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post 31/01/2013, 09:39 PM
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Depending on the area she would be walking through. But yes, in our area I would.
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post 31/01/2013, 09:39 PM
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Yes, I would allow my 12 year old to do that.
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post 31/01/2013, 09:41 PM
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yes
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post 31/01/2013, 09:42 PM
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Yes, I would have no problem with that.
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post 31/01/2013, 09:43 PM
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