I remember walking a mile to school when I was in kindergarten/early elementary with some friends (no parents). We crossed some pretty big roads through a busy small town. We all made it, but there were sidewalks and crossing guards.

I know that doesn't happen that much anymore what with all the busing we do in the area, but also because, in a lot of cases it doesn't seem safe - no sidewalks or crossing guards, big four-lane streets between school and home.  

But with all the concern over childhood obesity, some are seeking ways to get kids more active - including on their way to and from school, according to this story in The N&O today which says only 25 percent of Johnston County's schools actually are walkable. Wednesday also is International walk to School in the USA day.

So in honor of that, do your kids walk to school? Could they? Would you let them if they could?