I drove my kids to school all the way through highschool, or I walked with them.
I completely understand where this lady is coming from since I've been there
One day, my 5 year old kindergartener, somehow was let out of class one hour early. I drove by the school headin to the market. I saw him sitting in the park on a bench with no supervision. School was still in session. They school was clueless, and anyone could have kidnapped him.
Scared the hell out of me.
My daughter is 17 and very short and cute. We drive her everywhere and she does not walk around town by herself.
And yes, we are overprotective. All it takes is one nutcase.