[blparent] Transporting children

[Robert Shelton]

Hi Karla.  I understand your concern, but this is a normal step.  If you and
your husbad could see, you would still have situations when another parent
would handle transportation, and the same questions would still pertain.
The bottom line is that when your child goes with another family, you have
to be comfortable that the accompanying adult(s) will be responsible.  This
is a decision that every parent makes, consciously or otherwise.  Unless you
have reason to think that the parent who offered to drive is not a
responsible adult, I wouldn't be too concerned.  Seems that they were
considerate to offer transportation for the event.  Maybe engage, ask if
there's any way you could help.  As you get to know the person better, you
become more comfortable that this is a person you can trust, or otherwise.

Just my $.02...


"the law, in its majestic equality, forbids the rich as well as the poor to
sleep under bridges."
--Anatole France

-----Original Message-----
From: Karla Hudson [mailto:HudsonKC at msu.edu] 
Sent: Monday, August 31, 2009 3:41 PM
To: blparent at nfbnet.org
Subject: [blparent] Transporting children

Hi List, 

A question about having others transport your children.  My husband and I
are both blind and have two kids.  What do those of you who both parents do
not drive think about others transporting your kids? By others I mean
parents of your kids friends. 

For instance, one of my kids was invited to a bowling birthday party.  The
mother indicated that she would just swing by and pick my daughter up.  In
the past I have insisted on going with my daughter.  However, as she is
getting older it is not as customary for parents to always attend birthday
events etc.  I am feeling troubled by this as our society has become more
involved in text messaging while driving and talking on cell phones.  There
is just such a level of trust letting others transport your kids.  What do
you all think especially those who do not drive or do not have a driving
person in the home.  

Thanks in advance for sharing your thoughts.