To the parents who drop off their kids by pulling up beside, in front or behind the wheelchair bus where all the children who only wish they could walk sit and wonder why, at least mine does.

My son is in a wheelchair. He can not walk.
This a.m. I had to drive something to his school for the first time since he started at school. He takes the wheelchair bus. Much to my dismay as I pulled up to the school where the bus comes in there was a line of cars a block and half long dropping off students. I watched about 30 cars. Now, I can understand on a rainy stormy day. a big project needs bringing in, a disorder that isn't visible, or some other excuse to drop your kid off at school and not inspire them to walk. However, it occurs to me bussing is only available beyond 2 km's from the school which means these kids certainly could be walking. When else do they get exercise? what other sports or activities are they in that excuse them from walking to school? If you are concerned about how obese your child is or is becoming don't you think this would be a good start? Have them walk to school and walk home! You are not doing them a favour by driving them, you would be promoting health and fitness and a better lifestyle if you have them walk. At least drop them off at the corner with the 4 way stop and get them to walk 50 feet to the door of the school instead of pulling up beside, in front, behind the wheelchair bus where all the children who only wish they could walk sit and wonder why, at least mine does. Take it from a mom who wishes her son could walk to school, if this message inspires one parent to have their child get the exercise they need I will have succeeded in this rant! Thank you. Walk with them! I'm sure you need the exercise too!