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Not the first time this has happened either, here's another similar case in Atlanta: https://abcnews.go.com/US/mother-boy-killed-hit-run-driver-probation-community/story?id=14158040

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[–] stoy@lemmy.zip 19 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago) (2 children)

Here in Sweden, me and my sister walked alone to school every day since we started at seven years old, I remember the day before the first day at school, mom walked us to and from school to show us the way we should walk to be safe, this included crossing a commuter railroad and several intersections. When we were in year four, the school allowed students to bike to school.

Quite the difference in thinking about cars and safety....

[–] Ebby@lemmy.ssba.com 8 points 2 days ago* (last edited 2 days ago)

That happens here too. I walked from 3rd grade until graduating High School. Rain or shine.

I remember getting a spiffy red bike in middle school because the new school was miles away. It was sweet. Except I kept forgetting/losing the combination to my lock. I felt a little grown up when I got a lock with a key. Ha!

As for the article, that's horrible. Part of driving is being alert and responsible for the unexpected. Arresting the parents is straight up fucked.

[–] Lemminary@lemmy.world 3 points 2 days ago

When we were in year four, the school allowed students to bike to school.

That's so awesome.