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How old were your kids when they went into school on their own?
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Today my 6 and a half yr old said she could go in on her own but I was unsure. I don't mean walk or anything as we don't live close enough but she would be dropped off at the school gates and make her own way to the classroom. Being in Year 2 and still infants I think its a little young and maybe next year when she'd be classed as juniors would be better. What do you think?
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For more on marking an answer as the "Best Answer", please visit our FAQ.My 6 year old would quite happily walk to school on his own (not that I would let him) but I have to take the 5 year old in so I am always there with him. Parents are supposed to stay at the gate anyway although I am 'allowed' onto the playground because my daughter is in reception. I think that you should let him go on his own if he is happy to do so.
If the walk from the gate to the building isn't too far, i'd let her go in on her own. You can stay and watch her walk in. But she will be proud to have that little bit of responsibility and i'msure it will do her good! She's been at school long enough to know her way round and to safely get to the classroom. But, as the others have said, you have to do what YOU think is best. Good luck! :)
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From the age of 6 and 7 my kids walked themselves to school and into breakfast club - it's only about 200 yards to the school gate - i watched them to the corner and then the lollypop man watched them to the gates. It depends on how safe you believe it to be, but I wouldn't say she was too young - are her friends in the playground at the time? I not, try and time it so she has friends there to go and play with.
Oh god I suppose I was hoping you'd all advise against it lol! I will speak to her about it and her friend's mums too and see if they agree. I just imagine her stood alone in the playground, waiting for the bell to ring, then watching everyone else's mum kiss them goodbye and her not having anyone with her:( I am so soft. She'll probably have changed her mind now anyway (I hope hee hee)
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