Today let's review two things: the protective power of signage, and the concept of big and small. First, we'll evaluate the protective power of signage. Well, there isn't much. The protective power of signage is often overruled by the attractive power of what's convenient for me right now. As you can see in the photo, there are lovely signs from various eras saying something about a school being nearby and certain hours you shouldn't park, well, somewhere around there. So, these children huddled in the snow, hunched with backpacks, focused on their destination are protected by these highly protective devices. Well, that's probably true if none of these vehicles decides to move at all. Likely?
Second, when I'm in a kindergarten classroom I ask the kids what's the difference between you and me? Their answer is simple. They tell me we're small and you're big. Well, have another look at the photo. Those kids are indeed really small and will always lose to those really big vehicles no matter what the sign says. This photo was taken pretty early in the loading process, but moments later there will be several hundred more kids out there mixing with the really big vehicles and their hurried drivers.
Are you about to go pick up your kids from their elementary school? Be careful, please. Take your time, follow the posted directions, get out of the car and, if possible, wait until it is all clear to help these small packages be delivered safely.
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