[TChris]

No I have not. I’m a damn good driver. I’ve been driving for 35 years and never had an accident.

That's all terrific, if you're the only driver on the road. You'll avoid any accidents that YOU might have caused.

What about the others?

I've been hit by another driver and my wife has been hit four times so far. None of these accidents were our fault.

Life has risks. We reduce the risks as much as we can and get on with living. I think letting your child walk to school fits in that category as well.

I teach my daughters (I have two) to make good decisions and to avoid risk while living life.

[WhyisaTexasgirlinPA]

Well obviously you and your wife aren't so great at defensive driving. Four accidents and none were her fault - I can buy that but she put herself into a position where she couldn't avoid a car hitting her - driving too close and not being aware of what might happen is stil partially your fault - we all share the road. I've driven in many large cities - philly, houston, dallas, Los Angeles, Denver, Jacksonville.... my actions kept me from being hit by someone else.

Best of luck to your daughters - I hope they never experience anything scary while walking alone.