I really miss when the phrase, “Look both ways before you cross the street,” was drilled in every kid’s head. Now, I just see so many people (especially teenagers with living next to a high school) completely ignoring where they are walking, ignoring the signs/signals, with all their attention on their phone.
Then we have the new law (at least in California) that says pedestrians don’t have to use a crosswalk if they think it’s safe to cross. 9 times out of 10, they don’t bother looking until maybe thay are halfway across.
Are y’all not telling your kids to look both ways? It’s still very much a thing where I live. Maybe people don’t cross roads with their kids in more rural areas so they are missing that experience?
I’m pretty sure they covered it in my kids elementary schools too. They have a walk to school day each year and empathize safety.
I was on a walk with my kids and it had them stop so that this lady who was walking could go by. The lady who was walking was completely oblivious and nose deep in her phone. Was walking at a snail’s pace. I almost told the kids never mind just go ahead.
I really miss when the phrase, “Look both ways before you cross the street,” was drilled in every kid’s head. Now, I just see so many people (especially teenagers with living next to a high school) completely ignoring where they are walking, ignoring the signs/signals, with all their attention on their phone.
Then we have the new law (at least in California) that says pedestrians don’t have to use a crosswalk if they think it’s safe to cross. 9 times out of 10, they don’t bother looking until maybe thay are halfway across.
Are y’all not telling your kids to look both ways? It’s still very much a thing where I live. Maybe people don’t cross roads with their kids in more rural areas so they are missing that experience?
I’m pretty sure they covered it in my kids elementary schools too. They have a walk to school day each year and empathize safety.
I was on a walk with my kids and it had them stop so that this lady who was walking could go by. The lady who was walking was completely oblivious and nose deep in her phone. Was walking at a snail’s pace. I almost told the kids never mind just go ahead.
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