I was walking to and from school on my own (about 2.5 kilometers and sometimes with friends) since 3rd grade. If I know my kids are properly educated about the rules of the road, they can go to and from school from that age as well.
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Maturity is knowing you were an idiot in the past. Wisdom is knowing that you'll be an idiot in the future. Common sense is knowing that you should try not to be an idiot now. - J. Jacques
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