Over-riding factor

Read an controversial article on a paper.
Had a chat with my boys.

I : Parents asked 5-year-old son,
& 8-year-old girl to ride 1 mile to school..
On their own.
What do you think?

Both : They'll be tired when arriving school!

I : A few minute cycling is a good exercise.
Could I ask you two to visualise their journey.

Both : Yes.

I : What do you think may happen?

EB : Busy roads, accident?

YB : Strangers?

I : Yes.

EB : Bad weather?

YB : Stray dogs? Snakes?

I : Very good.

Both : So, why do their parents NOT cycling too?

I : They said, 'To train their Independence'

Both : really?

I : But to me, if the parents really mean it,
And NOT because they've to hurry to work,
NOT go to bed too late at night etc. etc.
They should have had a chat with children 1st.
Ensuring their children know what to expect..
And how to react.

I : Then, have a ride with their children 1st.
Have a feel of what the journey would be.

Fate
Safety is the Over-riding Factor. Always.
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