"Residents only" parking sign
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You'd have thought that with the admission to schools depending so much on catchment areas most of the kids would be relatively local, certainly within walking distance. At least in 'nice' schools anyway.
Maybe all the kids in one car/tractor are from multiple families (sharing the rota?). Oh, and of course, to a harassed professional and possible careerist mum her brood is the most important thing in the world. The fact that the repayments on the school run 4X4 (only ever used on tarmac and Waitrose car parks in those stupid and discriminatory 'special' mother and child bays) are arguably more than the rent for a humble abode tends to put things into perspective.
Maybe all the kids in one car/tractor are from multiple families (sharing the rota?). Oh, and of course, to a harassed professional and possible careerist mum her brood is the most important thing in the world. The fact that the repayments on the school run 4X4 (only ever used on tarmac and Waitrose car parks in those stupid and discriminatory 'special' mother and child bays) are arguably more than the rent for a humble abode tends to put things into perspective.
Neonblau said:
rlw said:
Mave said:
You walked to school without supervision when you were 4 years old?
And me, from 5. How the f
k else was I going to get there? We didn't have a car and my parents worked.I wouldn't let my 5 years old walk to school by himself. While he can be sensible most of the time he still doesn't have the proper awareness to cross a busy road safely by himself and he is prone to moments of madness when he just charges ahead without thinking.
Just because some people on this forum where allowed to walk to school by themselves at the age of 4 and didn't die doesn't make it safe or sensible.
rlw said:
And me, from 5. How the fk else was I going to get there? We didn't have a car and my parents worked.
Classic PH where everything is ok unless someone is killed to death. How the fk else was I going to get there? We didn't have a car and my parents worked.k else were you to get there? No idea, but that's something parents are supposed to sort out, not leave 4 year old kids to find their own way to school on their second day FFSDevil2575 said:
leigh1050 said:
Why cant the parents walk the little fkers to school?
Little fkers to school? kers?Why refer to children who generally have no say in how they have to get to school as little f
kers?Is it that you are a big t
t perhaps?
t
t no!Nasty bd yes!Edited by leigh1050 on Wednesday 19th November 19:24
leigh1050 said:
Devil2575 said:
leigh1050 said:
Why cant the parents walk the little fkers to school?
Little fkers to school? kers?Why refer to children who generally have no say in how they have to get to school as little f
kers?Is it that you are a big t
t perhaps?t
t no!prick yes!Edited by leigh1050 on Wednesday 19th November 19:24
StuntmanMike said:
leigh1050 said:
Devil2575 said:
leigh1050 said:
Why cant the parents walk the little fkers to school?
Little fkers to school? kers?Why refer to children who generally have no say in how they have to get to school as little f
kers?Is it that you are a big t
t perhaps?t
t no!prick yes!Edited by leigh1050 on Wednesday 19th November 19:24
leigh1050 said:
StuntmanMike said:
leigh1050 said:
Devil2575 said:
leigh1050 said:
Why cant the parents walk the little fkers to school?
Little fkers to school? kers?Why refer to children who generally have no say in how they have to get to school as little f
kers?Is it that you are a big t
t perhaps?t
t no!prick yes!Edited by leigh1050 on Wednesday 19th November 19:24
oyster said:
If it's a private road and they don't want people parking there then surely they all chip in to get an access gate installed.
Put their money where their mouth is.
And what a pain in the ass that would be for them, having to open the gate every time they wanted to go in and out. It also presents issues for deliveries etc, and of course may be subject to vandalism.Put their money where their mouth is.
The real answer is for drivers to show respect to others, not abuse privaye roads, not park in stupid places etc.
anonymous said:
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leigh1050 said:
I was 5 and it was only about half a mile.
mph1977 said:
I did so from the age of 6 , although there were various known places i could seek assistance if therewas an issue ( family friends etc)
rlw said:
And me, from 5. How the fk else was I going to get there? We didn't have a car and my parents worked.
k else was I going to get there? We didn't have a car and my parents worked.Neonblau said:
Me too, from 4 1/2 and I had to cross two roads and walk through woods. I never died.
Well I used to walk 20 miles to school, totally unsupervised, when I was only six months old. I had to walk through fields of raging bulls and avoid artillery fire from neighbours, and our family were so poor we could only afford shoes made out of broken glass. And I used to walk the family's pet crocodile at t'same time.Edited by Dr Mike Oxgreen on Thursday 20th November 10:51
Dr Mike Oxgreen said:
Well I used to walk 20 miles to school, totally unsupervised, when I was only six months old. I had to walk through fields of raging bulls, and our family were so poor we could only afford shoes made out of broken glass. And I used to walk the family's pet crocodile at t'same time.
Pfft. You don't know you were born lad. I had to crawl to school when I was an embryo, through a live volcano being scalded by molten lava, whilst vultures scratched my eyes out and salamanders bit my bks off. And when I got to school, the lions guarding the gates used to tear my arms off and chew them for fun. But did I complain? Did I 'eck, because it made me the man I am today.Dr Mike Oxgreen said:
anonymous said:
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leigh1050 said:
I was 5 and it was only about half a mile.
mph1977 said:
I did so from the age of 6 , although there were various known places i could seek assistance if therewas an issue ( family friends etc)
rlw said:
And me, from 5. How the fk else was I going to get there? We didn't have a car and my parents worked.
k else was I going to get there? We didn't have a car and my parents worked.Neonblau said:
Me too, from 4 1/2 and I had to cross two roads and walk through woods. I never died.
Well I used to walk 20 miles to school, totally unsupervised, when I was only six months old. I had to walk through fields of raging bulls and avoid artillery fire from neighbours, and our family were so poor we could only afford shoes made out of broken glass. And I used to walk the family's pet crocodile at t'same time.Edited by Dr Mike Oxgreen on Thursday 20th November 10:51
It would seem a lot of people walked to School from a very early age, back when they were younger (whenever that was).
And yes. If they are posting on here, then they obviously didn't die.
WHY, that (true) fact seems to upset a few people, so much that they have a hissy-fit is a bit of a mystery?
Edited by Hol on Thursday 20th November 11:38
jmorgan said:
What is considered too far today by busy executives? You know, instead of driving to school, walk with the kids and save on the gym bill.
The way some people go on I'd say about 100metres is too far for anyone under 16 to walk without being abducted/raped/murdered.One of my old neighbours caused a stir when they started taking their kids to the local primary school by car. The school really was within a stones throw of their back garden but instead of walking over a small field and down the path like everyone else on the street they drove 5X the distance to drop the kid at the front gate.
Hol said:
All joking aside:
It would seem a lot of people walked to School from a very early age, back when they were younger (whenever that was).
And yes. If they are posting on here, then they obviously didn't die.
WHY, that (true) fact seems to upset a few people, so much that they have a hissy-fit is a bit of a mystery?
Because lots of things have changed over the last 50 years. Just because it was safe then doesn't mean it is safe now. In "ye olden days" parents decided the best method for their kids to get to school. Nowadays parents decide the best method to get their children to school. In that respect nothing has changed. So the "walkers" should get off their high horse It would seem a lot of people walked to School from a very early age, back when they were younger (whenever that was).
And yes. If they are posting on here, then they obviously didn't die.
WHY, that (true) fact seems to upset a few people, so much that they have a hissy-fit is a bit of a mystery?
Edited by Hol on Thursday 20th November 11:38
As such the statement "I walked to school and didn't die" is completely and utterly pointless.
Countdown said:
Hol said:
All joking aside:
It would seem a lot of people walked to School from a very early age, back when they were younger (whenever that was).
And yes. If they are posting on here, then they obviously didn't die.
WHY, that (true) fact seems to upset a few people, so much that they have a hissy-fit is a bit of a mystery?
Because lots of things have changed over the last 50 years. Just because it was safe then doesn't mean it is safe now. In "ye olden days" parents decided the best method for their kids to get to school. Nowadays parents decide the best method to get their children to school. In that respect nothing has changed. So the "walkers" should get off their high horse It would seem a lot of people walked to School from a very early age, back when they were younger (whenever that was).
And yes. If they are posting on here, then they obviously didn't die.
WHY, that (true) fact seems to upset a few people, so much that they have a hissy-fit is a bit of a mystery?
Edited by Hol on Thursday 20th November 11:38
As such the statement "I walked to school and didn't die" is completely and utterly pointless.
I don't think you have quite hit the bullseye yet though.
Edited by Hol on Thursday 20th November 13:16
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