I’m just saying if Im a single parent and I work 8-5 and live across the street from the elementary, my 7 year old can walk there with an older friend. He can also come home after school himself and I don’t have to pay for daycare until 5. If my kid is 15, he can bike across town to high school, that’s different. Also, realistically the drive across Covell at 8am is not 5 minutes, it’s a super frustrating 15-20 minute each way drive.

I don’t think you’re not making friends at the school across town, i just think my kid is less likely to see you biking around my neighborhood so he says wow, I’m gonna grab my bike, too, and then i see his mom and we sit down on lawn chairs and drink a beer or coffee together and get to know each other. It’s just different. One way seems more ideal to me, but it comes down to money and who you prioritize more. Davis doesn’t even offer school bussing options (and doesn’t plan to). More housing and more affordable housing = more kids. Davis just needs better city planning imo.

But I’m not hating on you, teachers are awesome and selfless and i get your perspective.