I ride to work through one of the most wealthy neighborhoods on earth. I do understand that parents might not want to let their precious cargo ride around on narrow, winding residential streets with no bike lanes or sidewalks. And don't get me started on the vast number of cell phone BMW/Mercedes race car drivers.
But...the other day as I approached a man out for his morning jog and we were nearing the school, a minivan drove past and a little girl yelled out the window, "Hi Daddy!"
I really thought that man should ride his bike with one of those extension thingies so his daughter could ride with him. Both would be getting exercise, the man would get quality time with his kid, they could leave the mini-van at home and save some traffic problems on that street. Heck, mom could ride along side, too.
Anyway, about that comment earlier about kids should be forced to ride bikes to school. I was forced. Sure I hated it. But look at me now!