Letting a 14 year old Take a 7 year old to and from school

arbroath_lass

As long as the younger girl can be trusted to do as her sister tells her I can't see a problem.

If there were issues can your OH not do the school run on the bus? I assume as OH is no longer allowed to drive he'd be given a bus pass (assuming he is not already entitled due to his age).

Goldiegirl

As long as the elder child is sensible, and is willing to do it, I can't see anything wrong with the arrangement

Troutwrestler

Goldiegirl wrote: »

As long as the elder child is sensible, and is willing to do it, I can't see anything wrong with the arrangement

My thoughts too.

Molly41

Can Dad take her on the bus if DD1 is not at school?

FBaby

people think it would be ok to let a 14 year old take a 7 year old on a 2 bus trip to and from school

The question is not about a 14 year old taking A 7 year old, it's bout your 14 yo and your 7 yo. Is your 14yo sensible with your youngest as much as she is on her own (not all do). Does the 7 yo listens and respect your older daughter like she does an adult?

Have you considered to what would happen if she wants to go with friends after school, do an activity etc... Will you be happy to take the bus? 14yo can be quick to jump to help, but then not so forward coming when it means they can't do something else they want to do.

valk_scot

I think you should be proud of your 14 year old for stepping up and offering to help out with a problem like this. Yes, if the two girls are trustworthy and can work together (which it sounds like they are and can) then yes, let them do it. Presumably even though your OH no longer drives he could cover the school run for the younger one in an emergency, or if DD1 has out of school activities?

meritaten

valk_scot wrote: »

I think you should be proud of your 14 year old for stepping up and offering to help out with a problem like this. Yes, if the two girls are trustworthy and can work together (which it sounds like they are and can) then yes, let them do it. Presumably even though your OH no longer drives he could cover the school run for the younger one in an emergency, or if DD1 has out of school activities?

Valk - if his doctor has advised against driving he may not be able to get insurance cover.

I would personally keep a few quid at hand to cover taxi fare to and back from the school, in case of emergency.

Troutwrestler

Or if your unsure, surely your OH could take your child on the bus?

loobylou2

Thanks again for all the replies everyone. They are very much appreciated. I think it is more likely to be a case of DD1 dropping DD2 off in the mornings as Dad will more than likely pick her up in the afternoons if DD1 has activities she wants to go to, if the worst were to happen she would be able to stay at school until I collected her after work which is also another option. I'm trying to avoid her having to spend too long at after school clubs and breakfast clubs though because having attended the after school club on the odd occasion before I know she's not keen on the idea. Breakfast club would just be for three quarters of an hour every day. Its a case of trying to keep everyone happy I'm afraid and so I've explained to her that she might have to compromise and go to breakfast and after school clubs even if she doesn't want to because another option would be to change school. Which is something I know she really does not want to do!!!! I don't think there would be any problem with the breakfast club and her being dropped off by her big sister, she's attended the odd session with them after school before and all 3 of my children have been pupils at the same school over the last decade so know the staff and I already keep an emergency taxi fund. DD1 wouldn't be bringing her or taking her on alternate Wednesdays anyway because with the hours I work I can do that and also I would be able to collect her every Friday afternoon as well .

moomoomama27

Check the school policy also, at my youngest twos primary schhol, only people over the age of 16 are allowed to collect children from school.