Home and Family / Miscellaneous When is My Child Ready to Walk to School Alone? June 28, 2017 jvanzuidamLeave a comment You remember walking to school—uphill both ways, right? But when your kid asks for the same privilege, will you be prepared to give permission? I spoke with Natasha Burgert, M.D., a board- certified pediatrician in Kansas City, MO, and spokesperson for the American Academy of Pediatrics, for some guidance. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook Click to email a link to a friend (Opens in new window) Email Click to share on LinkedIn (Opens in new window) LinkedIn Like Loading... Related