Random Irritations

[rudebhoy]

Can we have a separate thread about the use of mobile phones in cars? This thread is becoming extremely tedious.

 

[PJ87]

I think it depends on each child, and what the walk involves. We are already doing baby steps with my Daughter, (year 5), on the 4min walk to school, so far she's been allowed to walk the last 200m with a friend, a big part of this is because there are so many other parents we know doing the walk, and we can see her all the way to the gate! I'd like to be in a position to let her walk with a friend as she finishes year 6, ready for walking on her own to secondary school - they have to cross one side road and then the main road has a crossing.

I was in shock this morning , my neighbour came out her house , ran her kid across the road and back she goes. I drove past him walking to school , he is roughly year 3. Also he has zero road safety.. has to cross another road and go down an alley to school.

Litterally couldn't believe it. She always picks him up but we know why. The school wouldn't let him leave alone.

Dunno if to tell the wife as that's school in an academy with hers so she might have to report it

 

[Billysboots]

Can we have a separate thread about the use of mobile phones in cars? This thread is becoming extremely tedious.

To be fair, I think the exchange has about run its course. I’ve not been here for a few days but have skim read some of it - not sure there’s anywhere else for it to go.

 

[Sid Rixon IV]

In this day and age what age would people be comfortable letting their kids walk to school alone?

I know back in the day everyone walked across fields of landmines with no coats in the pitch black 5 miles just to get to school but in modern day what would people say?

My two grandchildren are currently hounding their parents over this as some of their friends already do. That's two different routes alongside main roads and having to cross the road (admittedly, with zebras).
I've made it clear that, whatever they decide, on the days I'm roped in it ain't happening.

 

[PJ87]

My two grandchildren are currently hounding their parents over this as some of their friends already do. That's two different routes alongside main roads and having to cross the road (admittedly, with zebras).
I've made it clear that, whatever they decide, on the days I'm roped in it ain't happening.

How old are they tho? My neighbours son is 7. Seems ridiculously young when he has zero road safety sense

 

[AmandaJR]

To be fair, I think the exchange has about run its course. I’ve not been here for a few days but have skim read some of it - not sure there’s anywhere else for it to go.

Who has had the last word...that alone dictates if it's run its course. Although as the debate about the cost of sport on TV is raging then this thread might just be safe

 

[GreiginFife]

How old are they tho? My neighbours son is 7. Seems ridiculously young when he has zero road safety sense

At 7 years old, not sure it's his age that's the issue. Getting to 7 with zero road awareness is far more concerning.

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Who has had the last word...that alone dictates if it's run its course. Although as the debate about the cost of sport on TV is raging then this thread might just be safe

Theres too many that want that....

 

[Neilds]

Theres too many that want that....

No there isn’t…..

 

[Pathetic Shark]

No there isn’t…..

Oh yes there is. BEHIND YOU!!!

 

[HampshireHog]

To be fair, I think the exchange has about run its course. I’ve not been here for a few days but have skim read some of it - not sure there’s anywhere else for it to go.

Have you ever been on this forum before?

 

[Voyager EMH]

I was walking the half mile to school on my own every day at the age of 7. And home again.
Along the busy A61 in Wakefield for half of it, then up Castle Road and down Pinfold Lane to the Infants School.
Would this be questionable nowadays? I thought nothing of it at the time.

Quite tough going in the snow.
Shorts trousers, wellies and plimsoles in the pockets of my duffle coat. Being allowed to wear the plimmies all day was fun.
Would dressing your child in shorts in very cold weather be questionable nowadays?

 

[PJ87]

I was walking the half mile to school on my own every day at the age of 7. And home again.
Along the busy A61 in Wakefield for half of it, then up Castle Road and down Pinfold Lane to the Infants School.
Would this be questionable nowadays? I thought nothing of it at the time.

Quite tough going in the snow.
Shorts trousers, wellies and plimsoles in the pockets of my duffle coat. Being allowed to wear the plimmies all day was fun.
Would dressing your child in shorts in very cold weather be questionable nowadays?

Now days the schools won't even let you go home alone. For example in my daughter's school you have to go pick them up from the classroom until year 3 (8 year old) then 4 and 5 (9 and 10) are brought out to the parents who wait in the courtyard

Year 6 (11) they are allowed to walk out of school themselves which is when they can walk home

 

[clubchamp98]

In this day and age what age would people be comfortable letting their kids walk to school alone?

I know back in the day everyone walked across fields of landmines with no coats in the pitch black 5 miles just to get to school but in modern day what would people say?

What’s changed apart from the traffic ?

There were bad people then just like now.
Traffic is the biggest problem imo mainly parents to lazy to walk half a mile.

 

[jim8flog]

What’s changed apart from the traffic ?

There were bad people then just like now.
Traffic is the biggest problem imo mainly parents to lazy to walk half a mile.

I live just round the corner form the primary school. When I walk to a certain group of shops I pass some just driving off from the school and pass them again just as they are pulling in to their drives. I reckon some are just so in to the habit of driving they have never realised there is a series of paths that can be taken to get to the school. It is less then 5 minutes walk.

 

[SteveW86]

Fines have changed but only when you are "really" speeding

10% plus 2 is still the guidance for being "let off" but they don't have to stick to it. So 79 on a motorway you could get away with. Still might not

Speed awareness is available up to 86 mph on motorways

"The speed limits for a driver to be eligible for a speed awareness course are:
20 mph limit: Up to 31 mph
30 mph limit: Up to 42 mph
40 mph limit: Up to 53 mph
50 mph limit: Up to 64 mph
60 mph limit: Up a to 75 mph
70 mph limit: Up to 86 mph "

The % of your income comes in for serious speed. Yes they can do it for a fixed notice if you are a repeat offender but first time up to say 42 in a 30 you will most likely get £100 fine

But after that is when the fines start becoming % of your weekly wage

I was snapped doing 89 in a 70, escaped with 3 points and a £100 fine

 

[Sid Rixon IV]

I live opposite the High School (the reason why it took me 5 months to get the house 28 years ago).
Now, 5 minutes up the road is a Tesco Extra. When school's out its bedlam with staff on the door restricting entry. Then Greggs recently opened next door with tables and chairs inside and out. Now it's bedlam²! It's packed with pupils for over an hour.
Showing my age:
1 How can they afford it?
2 You'll be having a meal at home in an hour ir two (won't you)?

 

[Bunkermagnet]

Paypal fees.
Letting someone pay by card through Paypal has cost be £62 in fees....

 

[YandaB]

I was walking the half mile to school on my own every day at the age of 7. And home again.
Along the busy A61 in Wakefield for half of it, then up Castle Road and down Pinfold Lane to the Infants School.
Would this be questionable nowadays? I thought nothing of it at the time.

Quite tough going in the snow.
Shorts trousers, wellies and plimsoles in the pockets of my duffle coat. Being allowed to wear the plimmies all day was fun.
Would dressing your child in shorts in very cold weather be questionable nowadays?

That's where I started school, only had to cross over the road mind you and I was only 5. School long closed I beleive.

 

[Sid Rixon IV]

Paypal fees.
Letting someone pay by card through Paypal has cost be £62 in fees....

She didn't show?
(I apoligise).
So why was Paypal the issue?
I don't use it because I don't understand the premise.