A guy who works for me has a kid that is 10 going on 11.  His house is a 5 minute walk from school.  He just joined some club that meets after school.  The school will not permit him to walk home, he either has to take the bus, which will take an hour due to the way it loops around, or be picked up.  Good grief.  No wonder kids are helpless and fat. 

 @48bfa577 That's one of many reasons Pope. Totally agree with you. 

 @48bfa577 Liability fears? Seems like it can't be fear for his safety if it is a normal public school these days.