Probably about the same—I don’t remember clearly, but was probably bussed or driven (and that did happen later too, but biking was more free for post-school visiting friends and whatnot) most of the time earlier than 3rd or 4th grade. I had a paper route at age 8, so daily unsupervised neighborhood walks were normal by then. pro-tip for parents: don’t let your young kid have an income stream if you want to protect them from a deep amount of independence and “irresponsible” spending on games, toys, junk food, and entertainment.
What grade?
I walked to school in elementary school as well, and also had unsupervised time around the neighborhood with friends, but not until ~3rd or 4th grade?
Probably about the same—I don’t remember clearly, but was probably bussed or driven (and that did happen later too, but biking was more free for post-school visiting friends and whatnot) most of the time earlier than 3rd or 4th grade. I had a paper route at age 8, so daily unsupervised neighborhood walks were normal by then. pro-tip for parents: don’t let your young kid have an income stream if you want to protect them from a deep amount of independence and “irresponsible” spending on games, toys, junk food, and entertainment.