I don't think it's so much car dependence as it is fear of allowing them to walk alone. It has become an ugly world out there, and little kids are far too often seen as prey.
But, I agree that something needs done about the sidewalk. Can you go before the city council? If the climb up the embankment is on private property, could you work a deal with the owner to put in some sort of walkway yourself, with paving stones or something?
I hope you find a solution. Kids in the street is never a good thing.
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Date: 2006-06-06 02:25 pm (UTC)But, I agree that something needs done about the sidewalk. Can you go before the city council? If the climb up the embankment is on private property, could you work a deal with the owner to put in some sort of walkway yourself, with paving stones or something?
I hope you find a solution. Kids in the street is never a good thing.