• Do kids take any grief if their parents don't drive?

my kids bum a ride if we can't accommodate them & I return the favor when I do drive

• Is the route to school safe for walking or cycling?

yes, but it's a culture thing here. I did it as a kid but my kids are not into it

• How well does public transit work for young people?

we have only school buses in my town

• Do carfree kids find it more difficult to participate in after school activities?

one of mine borrows a car for his early morning activities then wifey and I pick it up on our way to work, but that's getting old. for after school stuff my kids have to bum a ride or sometimes they stay late enough for one of us (parents) to get them

HS means more independence, and this applies to transportation. it's tuff to let go, and even tougher in tough neighborhoods