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Poll results:

Should parents be driving their kids to and from school?

2630 total votes   Added

No. Driving children old enough to walk to school on their own only fosters a sense of entitlement, and leads to laziness and possible obesity. 989 votes 37.60%
Yes. Gone are the days of the 'neighbourhood school' and the average student walk is much further than in past years. There is also an increased danger factor. 607 votes 23.08%
Sometimes. If it's on my way to work, why not? Plus, many students have after school activities they need to attend in a timely fashion. 756 votes 28.75%
I don't care. I don't have kids, so whatever. 202 votes 7.68%
I'm undecided. 76 votes 2.89%


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