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Bus drivers, bus stops, and ... I have no idea how to title this. Just come in and offer insight. Thanks.
I'm not big on entitlement (most aren't) but when I think of entitlement, I think of things like demanding your child get a part in the school play. Or being awarded a trophy for a sport. I don't entwine entitlement with keeping kids safe, you know?
I wouldn't want any kids on the bus to be let off and wander the streets or go home to an empty house (at a young age.) that's not being entitled, to me at least. If parents request their young kids not be let off the bus unless a grown up is there, that sounds like responsible parenting. Not entitlement. Plan B should be everyone looking out for one another's kids as best as we all can, in addition to our own Plan B's that we set in motion. So many parents work these days, two jobs even (and no - not to "keep up with the jones") but to *survive* on LI.
In my last SD, we got letters sent home all the time about incidents were kids were approached by some weirdo on their walks home - even when they were with a group. I'm in a new place but I'm sure it happens here, too.
I was surprised that the form said specifically kindergarteners wouldn't be let off unless a parent/guardian was present. I can see maybe 5th grade ... Maybe 4th? But not younger. That just doesn't sound safe. Maybe I'm entitled. Maybe I'm a worry wart. Still navigating all of this - and now with 2 kids in school .. And working. And needing child care. And needing to rely on so many others (which I hate doing. Hate it! I rather be doing it all) .. I see how hard it is!
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Bus drivers, bus stops, and ... I have no idea how to title this. Just come in and offer insight. Thanks.
Well said Veggies :)
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Re: Bus drivers, bus stops, and ... I have no idea how to title this. Just come in and offer insight. Thanks.
Posted by EatingMyVeggies
I'm not big on entitlement (most aren't) but when I think of entitlement, I think of things like demanding your child get a part in the school play. Or being awarded a trophy for a sport. I don't entwine entitlement with keeping kids safe, you know?
I wouldn't want any kids on the bus to be let off and wander the streets or go home to an empty house (at a young age.) that's not being entitled, to me at least. If parents request their young kids not be let off the bus unless a grown up is there, that sounds like responsible parenting. Not entitlement. Plan B should be everyone looking out for one another's kids as best as we all can, in addition to our own Plan B's that we set in motion. So many parents work these days, two jobs even (and no - not to "keep up with the jones") but to *survive* on LI.
In my last SD, we got letters sent home all the time about incidents were kids were approached by some weirdo on their walks home - even when they were with a group. I'm in a new place but I'm sure it happens here, too.
I was surprised that the form said specifically kindergarteners wouldn't be let off unless a parent/guardian was present. I can see maybe 5th grade ... Maybe 4th? But not younger. That just doesn't sound safe. Maybe I'm entitled. Maybe I'm a worry wart. Still navigating all of this - and now with 2 kids in school .. And working. And needing child care. And needing to rely on so many others (which I hate doing. Hate it! I rather be doing it all) .. I see how hard it is!
I agree with you as I have kids also but it seems that is the norm now that only the kindergarteners need a parent/guardian present if they will be dropped off in the afternoon from the bus.
Entitlement in this situation was headed towards the poster who said that rules can be bent. They really can not if you are dealing with many people and it is not fair for one child to be able to do something while another can't. That is my point with people thinking that because THEY want things to be done differently for their child, they expect it and maybe going to a board meeting and having others fight for this would solve the problem. I do not know but it is nothing uncommon, as that is what my point I have been trying to get across.
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Re: Bus drivers, bus stops, and ... I have no idea how to title this. Just come in and offer insight. Thanks.
Posted by afternoondelight828
Posted by EatingMyVeggies
I'm not big on entitlement (most aren't) but when I think of entitlement, I think of things like demanding your child get a part in the school play. Or being awarded a trophy for a sport. I don't entwine entitlement with keeping kids safe, you know?
I wouldn't want any kids on the bus to be let off and wander the streets or go home to an empty house (at a young age.) that's not being entitled, to me at least. If parents request their young kids not be let off the bus unless a grown up is there, that sounds like responsible parenting. Not entitlement. Plan B should be everyone looking out for one another's kids as best as we all can, in addition to our own Plan B's that we set in motion. So many parents work these days, two jobs even (and no - not to "keep up with the jones") but to *survive* on LI.
In my last SD, we got letters sent home all the time about incidents were kids were approached by some weirdo on their walks home - even when they were with a group. I'm in a new place but I'm sure it happens here, too.
I was surprised that the form said specifically kindergarteners wouldn't be let off unless a parent/guardian was present. I can see maybe 5th grade ... Maybe 4th? But not younger. That just doesn't sound safe. Maybe I'm entitled. Maybe I'm a worry wart. Still navigating all of this - and now with 2 kids in school .. And working. And needing child care. And needing to rely on so many others (which I hate doing. Hate it! I rather be doing it all) .. I see how hard it is!
I agree with you as I have kids also but it seems that is the norm now that only the kindergarteners need a parent/guardian present if they will be dropped off in the afternoon from the bus.
Entitlement in this situation was headed towards the poster who said that rules can be bent. They really can not if you are dealing with many people and it is not fair for one child to be able to do something while another can't. That is my point with people thinking that because THEY want things to be done differently for their child, they expect it and maybe going to a board meeting and having others fight for this would solve the problem. I do not know but it is nothing uncommon, as that is what my point I have been trying to get across.
"Entitlement" to bend the rules due to an unforeseen circumstance, and a parent or caregiver not being at the bus stop to get a young child off of the bus. Right.  Seriously, get the chip off your shoulder. You will be much happier in life! 
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Re: Bus drivers, bus stops, and ... I have no idea how to title this. Just come in and offer insight. Thanks.
Posted by afternoondelight828
Posted by EatingMyVeggies
I'm not big on entitlement (most aren't) but when I think of entitlement, I think of things like demanding your child get a part in the school play. Or being awarded a trophy for a sport. I don't entwine entitlement with keeping kids safe, you know?
I wouldn't want any kids on the bus to be let off and wander the streets or go home to an empty house (at a young age.) that's not being entitled, to me at least. If parents request their young kids not be let off the bus unless a grown up is there, that sounds like responsible parenting. Not entitlement. Plan B should be everyone looking out for one another's kids as best as we all can, in addition to our own Plan B's that we set in motion. So many parents work these days, two jobs even (and no - not to "keep up with the jones") but to *survive* on LI.
In my last SD, we got letters sent home all the time about incidents were kids were approached by some weirdo on their walks home - even when they were with a group. I'm in a new place but I'm sure it happens here, too.
I was surprised that the form said specifically kindergarteners wouldn't be let off unless a parent/guardian was present. I can see maybe 5th grade ... Maybe 4th? But not younger. That just doesn't sound safe. Maybe I'm entitled. Maybe I'm a worry wart. Still navigating all of this - and now with 2 kids in school .. And working. And needing child care. And needing to rely on so many others (which I hate doing. Hate it! I rather be doing it all) .. I see how hard it is!
I agree with you as I have kids also but it seems that is the norm now that only the kindergarteners need a parent/guardian present if they will be dropped off in the afternoon from the bus.
Entitlement in this situation was headed towards the poster who said that rules can be bent. They really can not if you are dealing with many people and it is not fair for one child to be able to do something while another can't. That is my point with people thinking that because THEY want things to be done differently for their child, they expect it and maybe going to a board meeting and having others fight for this would solve the problem. I do not know but it is nothing uncommon, as that is what my point I have been trying to get across.
Then maybe the 'rules' need to be changed. For everyone. As a whole.
Because they seem wrong. VERY wrong. And very unsafe.
Just because a "rule" is made by some arbitrary person does not make it right. And does not mean we should all just blindly follow it, like sheep, because SOMEONE said it is so and deemed it a rule.
Maybe we need to fight for change. With the district, the school, whatever.
Sometimes you need to fight for your kids. If enough parents clamored about it, maybe the rule, which IMO, is a very very bad one, would be changed.
Stranger things have happened.
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Posted by BargainMama
Posted by afternoondelight828
Posted by EatingMyVeggies
I'm not big on entitlement (most aren't) but when I think of entitlement, I think of things like demanding your child get a part in the school play. Or being awarded a trophy for a sport. I don't entwine entitlement with keeping kids safe, you know?
I wouldn't want any kids on the bus to be let off and wander the streets or go home to an empty house (at a young age.) that's not being entitled, to me at least. If parents request their young kids not be let off the bus unless a grown up is there, that sounds like responsible parenting. Not entitlement. Plan B should be everyone looking out for one another's kids as best as we all can, in addition to our own Plan B's that we set in motion. So many parents work these days, two jobs even (and no - not to "keep up with the jones") but to *survive* on LI.
In my last SD, we got letters sent home all the time about incidents were kids were approached by some weirdo on their walks home - even when they were with a group. I'm in a new place but I'm sure it happens here, too.
I was surprised that the form said specifically kindergarteners wouldn't be let off unless a parent/guardian was present. I can see maybe 5th grade ... Maybe 4th? But not younger. That just doesn't sound safe. Maybe I'm entitled. Maybe I'm a worry wart. Still navigating all of this - and now with 2 kids in school .. And working. And needing child care. And needing to rely on so many others (which I hate doing. Hate it! I rather be doing it all) .. I see how hard it is!
I agree with you as I have kids also but it seems that is the norm now that only the kindergarteners need a parent/guardian present if they will be dropped off in the afternoon from the bus.
Entitlement in this situation was headed towards the poster who said that rules can be bent. They really can not if you are dealing with many people and it is not fair for one child to be able to do something while another can't. That is my point with people thinking that because THEY want things to be done differently for their child, they expect it and maybe going to a board meeting and having others fight for this would solve the problem. I do not know but it is nothing uncommon, as that is what my point I have been trying to get across.
"Entitlement" to bend the rules due to an unforeseen circumstance, and a parent or caregiver not being at the bus stop to get a young child off of the bus. Right. Seriously, get the chip off your shoulder. You will be much happier in life!
So when do the rules stop being bent then if everyone has a different situation that they feel needs to be addressed and go outside of the those rules made?
I get this poster's issue, as it does not sound like the normal issues that parents have with housing. I am basically making a general statement to everyone who might have issues.
Again, this might be something that needs to be talked about at board meetings if there are that many people who have unforscene situations in a certain district.
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Re: Bus drivers, bus stops, and ... I have no idea how to title this. Just come in and offer insight. Thanks.
Posted by afternoondelight828
Posted by BargainMama
Posted by afternoondelight828
Posted by EatingMyVeggies
I'm not big on entitlement (most aren't) but when I think of entitlement, I think of things like demanding your child get a part in the school play. Or being awarded a trophy for a sport. I don't entwine entitlement with keeping kids safe, you know?
I wouldn't want any kids on the bus to be let off and wander the streets or go home to an empty house (at a young age.) that's not being entitled, to me at least. If parents request their young kids not be let off the bus unless a grown up is there, that sounds like responsible parenting. Not entitlement. Plan B should be everyone looking out for one another's kids as best as we all can, in addition to our own Plan B's that we set in motion. So many parents work these days, two jobs even (and no - not to "keep up with the jones") but to *survive* on LI.
In my last SD, we got letters sent home all the time about incidents were kids were approached by some weirdo on their walks home - even when they were with a group. I'm in a new place but I'm sure it happens here, too.
I was surprised that the form said specifically kindergarteners wouldn't be let off unless a parent/guardian was present. I can see maybe 5th grade ... Maybe 4th? But not younger. That just doesn't sound safe. Maybe I'm entitled. Maybe I'm a worry wart. Still navigating all of this - and now with 2 kids in school .. And working. And needing child care. And needing to rely on so many others (which I hate doing. Hate it! I rather be doing it all) .. I see how hard it is!
I agree with you as I have kids also but it seems that is the norm now that only the kindergarteners need a parent/guardian present if they will be dropped off in the afternoon from the bus.
Entitlement in this situation was headed towards the poster who said that rules can be bent. They really can not if you are dealing with many people and it is not fair for one child to be able to do something while another can't. That is my point with people thinking that because THEY want things to be done differently for their child, they expect it and maybe going to a board meeting and having others fight for this would solve the problem. I do not know but it is nothing uncommon, as that is what my point I have been trying to get across.
"Entitlement" to bend the rules due to an unforeseen circumstance, and a parent or caregiver not being at the bus stop to get a young child off of the bus. Right. Seriously, get the chip off your shoulder. You will be much happier in life!
So when do the rules stop being bent then if everyone has a different situation that they feel needs to be addressed and go outside of the those rules made?
I get this poster's issue, as it does not sound like the normal issues that parents have with housing. I am basically making a general statement to everyone who might have issues.
Again, this might be something that needs to be talked about at board meetings if there are that many people who have unforscene situations in a certain district.
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Posted by EatingMyVeggies
Posted by mommy2B3
You said that you don't really have neighbors so am I assuming that nobody gets off the stop with him? If he is the only kid at the stop I would think the bus driver would stay or bring him back to school if he didn't see the babysitter present, since it would be out of the ordinary. I'd call the transportation department and get clarification.
And if I assumed wrong and there's another kid who gets off the bus at the same time, even if they don't know eachother, I'd see if you could give a quick chat with the parent or their babysitter in case of emergency. I'm new to my neighborhood so I don't know everyone, but I would totally be ok as someone's back up in case of emergency.
And my third back up would be to explain to my DS what to do. I would walk, or even let him walk himself and you wait outside for him, from the stop to your home, then have him let himself into the house, and immediately call your cell phone. It's obviously last resort, and like you I don't think 7 is old enough to do it on a regular basis, but I do believe emergencies happen, and as long as we explain what to do in case of emergency I think he would be ok. But I'd do test runs, just like I do fire drills with my kids, since God forbid hopefully it doesn't happen, but it can, and it's better to be prepared.
Goodluck! I hope you find a good solution for everyone!
No one gets on or off at the stop. I live in a heavily foot traffic area above a business. I have some residential neighbors but we all work long or odd hours. You can imagine my feelings of being uneasy because it's not like a kid who can run up a driveway and unlock (and then lock) a front door in a neighborhood setting, you know what I mean? Then I would be more inclined in the event of an emergency. But it's like a downtown area..
While I live in a very safe area, I wouldn't let my kid(s) ever look like they are alone and going into my apt alone. Not at this age at least.
Hope that clears things up :)
Totally understand, I understood where you were coming from before, but that seals the deal why you would be nervous for the possible emergency.
I also think it's ridiculous to even mention this as entitlement lol, as if you are saying "my manicure can be running late, so what will my kid do in that emergency". you are clearly a good parent who is thinking of the unforeseen incidents that might happen and needing to make sure you have a plan in place.
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Posted by mommy2B3
Posted by EatingMyVeggies
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You said that you don't really have neighbors so am I assuming that nobody gets off the stop with him? If he is the only kid at the stop I would think the bus driver would stay or bring him back to school if he didn't see the babysitter present, since it would be out of the ordinary. I'd call the transportation department and get clarification.
And if I assumed wrong and there's another kid who gets off the bus at the same time, even if they don't know eachother, I'd see if you could give a quick chat with the parent or their babysitter in case of emergency. I'm new to my neighborhood so I don't know everyone, but I would totally be ok as someone's back up in case of emergency.
And my third back up would be to explain to my DS what to do. I would walk, or even let him walk himself and you wait outside for him, from the stop to your home, then have him let himself into the house, and immediately call your cell phone. It's obviously last resort, and like you I don't think 7 is old enough to do it on a regular basis, but I do believe emergencies happen, and as long as we explain what to do in case of emergency I think he would be ok. But I'd do test runs, just like I do fire drills with my kids, since God forbid hopefully it doesn't happen, but it can, and it's better to be prepared.
Goodluck! I hope you find a good solution for everyone!
No one gets on or off at the stop. I live in a heavily foot traffic area above a business. I have some residential neighbors but we all work long or odd hours. You can imagine my feelings of being uneasy because it's not like a kid who can run up a driveway and unlock (and then lock) a front door in a neighborhood setting, you know what I mean? Then I would be more inclined in the event of an emergency. But it's like a downtown area..
While I live in a very safe area, I wouldn't let my kid(s) ever look like they are alone and going into my apt alone. Not at this age at least.
Hope that clears things up :)
Totally understand, I understood where you were coming from before, but that seals the deal why you would be nervous for the possible emergency.
I also think it's ridiculous to even mention this as entitlement lol, as if you are saying "my manicure can be running late, so what will my kid do in that emergency". you are clearly a good parent who is thinking of the unforeseen incidents that might happen and needing to make sure you have a plan in place.
She is and that is why I suggest going to the board. Maybe they can help her or change the rules for the ages of children as maybe there are others in the district that have the same situation or similar.
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Re: Bus drivers, bus stops, and ... I have no idea how to title this. Just come in and offer insight. Thanks.
Posted by EatingMyVeggies
So DS is going into second. The bus says they only return back to school if a kid is in kindergarten and there's no parent present.
It just seems kind of nuts to me.
I'll be relying on childcare to be there at the bus stop but now I'm worried. I'm getting a case of the "what ifs."
What do people do? Any advice? :(
If you feel that the person picking your kid up will not be there once in a while then get a back up ...if not and you feel this may happen once in a while ...put your kid in after care if the district offers it ....pay for it if you need to.
When I go back to work I am going to put my kids in after care ... I have no relatives or neighbors as of now to help with the kids after school.
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Posted by myminions
Posted by EatingMyVeggies
So DS is going into second. The bus says they only return back to school if a kid is in kindergarten and there's no parent present.
It just seems kind of nuts to me.
I'll be relying on childcare to be there at the bus stop but now I'm worried. I'm getting a case of the "what ifs."
What do people do? Any advice? :(
If you feel that the person picking your kid up will not be there once in a while then get a back up ...if not and you feel this may happen once in a while ...put your kid in after care if the district offers it ....pay for it if you need to.
When I go back to work I am going to put my kids in after care ... I have no relatives or neighbors as of now to help with the kids after school.
aftercare kids don't even go on the bus. What I meant was, what if he's on the bus and God forbid grandma or the sitter is stuck in traffic, or something happens to them. It's too late to get him in aftercare at that point as he'd be on the bus already.
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Posted by EatingMyVeggies
Posted by myminions
Posted by EatingMyVeggies
So DS is going into second. The bus says they only return back to school if a kid is in kindergarten and there's no parent present.
It just seems kind of nuts to me.
I'll be relying on childcare to be there at the bus stop but now I'm worried. I'm getting a case of the "what ifs."
What do people do? Any advice? :(
If you feel that the person picking your kid up will not be there once in a while then get a back up ...if not and you feel this may happen once in a while ...put your kid in after care if the district offers it ....pay for it if you need to.
When I go back to work I am going to put my kids in after care ... I have no relatives or neighbors as of now to help with the kids after school.
aftercare kids don't even go on the bus. What I meant was, what if he's on the bus and God forbid grandma or the sitter is stuck in traffic, or something happens to them. It's too late to get him in aftercare at that point as he'd be on the bus already.
No, but if they know in advance that they are stuck in traffic, you can call the school and they will put him in aftercare and that person can pick them up there.
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Posted by afternoondelight828
Posted by EatingMyVeggies
Posted by myminions
Posted by EatingMyVeggies
So DS is going into second. The bus says they only return back to school if a kid is in kindergarten and there's no parent present.
It just seems kind of nuts to me.
I'll be relying on childcare to be there at the bus stop but now I'm worried. I'm getting a case of the "what ifs."
What do people do? Any advice? :(
If you feel that the person picking your kid up will not be there once in a while then get a back up ...if not and you feel this may happen once in a while ...put your kid in after care if the district offers it ....pay for it if you need to.
When I go back to work I am going to put my kids in after care ... I have no relatives or neighbors as of now to help with the kids after school.
aftercare kids don't even go on the bus. What I meant was, what if he's on the bus and God forbid grandma or the sitter is stuck in traffic, or something happens to them. It's too late to get him in aftercare at that point as he'd be on the bus already.
No, but if they know in advance that they are stuck in traffic, you can call the school and they will put him in aftercare and that person can pick them up there.
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the beginning of every year our school has us fill out an emergency situation form for our children.
It's for "what if" emergency scenarios and what to do. It's something everyone should go over with their children.
Teach them to either go into the home (have a hidden key they know where it is), lock the door and call your number. While it's not anyone's ideal situation for their 7 year old it's a lot safer than outside with no form of communication.
Walk into the store that's below you (your scenario), or teach them which neighbors home to go to and have them call you.
Or have your child know that if they do not see their sitter, parent, grandparent etc. at the bus stop to tell the bus driver they would like to be brought back to the school to call their emergency number.
Instead of everyone throwing around the what if's, teach the kids to know what to do in a what if scenario.
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Posted by 2boys1girl
the beginning of every year our school has us fill out an emergency situation form for our children.
It's for "what if" emergency scenarios and what to do. It's something everyone should go over with their children.
Teach them to either go into the home (have a hidden key they know where it is), lock the door and call your number. While it's not anyone's ideal situation for their 7 year old it's a lot safer than outside with no form of communication.
Walk into the store that's below you (your scenario), or teach them which neighbors home to go to and have them call you.
Or have your child know that if they do not see their sitter, parent, grandparent etc. at the bus stop to tell the bus driver they would like to be brought back to the school to call their emergency number.
Instead of everyone throwing around the what if's, teach the kids to know what to do in a what if scenario.
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Can you switch him to car rider so your sitter can pick him up at school?
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Posted by CrankyPants
Can you switch him to car rider so your sitter can pick him up at school?
We did that a few times and now we're doing the bus and she gets him at the bus stop.
I told my DS that if he ever got off the bus and no one was there, that he can just go right into the business right there. I had looped in the nearby business, too, of course. He also has has phone with him (turned off during school hours) just in case. I just can't see giving him a key but I suppose I could and should.
My babysitter is aces, and I'm sure that will never happen, but still. I know it's a good and responsible conversation to have. I just hate thinking of all the "what ifs." My area is quite safe though, but still.
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Just to follow up- I doubled check our policy today- the bus driver would NEVER EVER let a child off the bus with no one there to take him. If no one was there the driver will pass the house once more if still no one was there the child is returned to the school. The driver under no circumstances is allowed to leave a child with no pick up So i wasn't off base at all.
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Serendipity
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Re: Bus drivers, bus stops, and ... I have no idea how to title this. Just come in and offer insight. Thanks.
Posted by afternoondelight828
Bus drivers don't usually care to make sure someone is there to get the child.
See my post above. Not true for EVERY school. I actually checked it out today with my district. Bus drivers are not permitted to leave a child unattended.
Message edited 9/18/2015 10:48:31 PM.
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| Posted 9/18/15 10:47 PM |
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Re: Bus drivers, bus stops, and ... I have no idea how to title this. Just come in and offer insight. Thanks.
Posted by Serendipity
Just to follow up- I doubled check our policy today- the bus driver would NEVER EVER let a child off the bus with no one there to take him. If no one was there the driver will pass the house once more if still no one was there the child is returned to the school. The driver under no circumstances is allowed to leave a child with no pick up So i wasn't off base at all.
I still have to check with mine. I just can't see my bus driver (what i have seen so far) allowing him to get off with no one there.
but of course, we are probably just entitled.
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| Posted 9/19/15 12:08 AM |
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