[mikub]

Here in germany 6-7 year olds go to school alone in the morning around 6:30 when it's still dark outside. They either walk or take the bus/train, it's working perfectly fine.

[tomohawk]

That was the norm in the US in the 1970s.

[beej71]

Yup. Walked to school alone when I was 5. Eternally grateful for having that freedom as a kid.