Have a neighbor who spent 15 yrs. as the perfect helicopter parent. She would drive the two spawn to the bus stop and sit in the car with the little precious ones until they stepped on to the bus. Rain, shine, hot cold or perfect, it didn't matter. The bus stop, BTW was in her front yard. The daily commute may of been 90' Oddly enough, the family of four was about 400-500 lbs overweight, collectively. Huh?