"I figured he was in the woods, or at grandma's house," says Patterson, who lives on 16 acres with her kids and her father. Despite her assumption, Soren had walked to downtown Mineral Bluff, a mile away, without informing anyone. The situation escalated when a bystander called the police even after Soren assured her he was okay. Patterson felt her son was mature enough to handle the short walk, contrasting sharply with the sheriff’s concerns about potential dangers like kidnapping or accidents."
Biking to school is a life-changing transportation trick. It's time-efficient, cost-effective, and a boon to the physical and mental health of both kids and parents. It's also one of the most environmentally friendly ways to get around.