It has never cross my mind that he is afraid of being hime alone. I stressed more on safety. As long as he is at home, lock the door properly. He will be fine. He has to overcome his fear, if any. I make sure he call me when he reach home, and sometimes take time off from work to pick him from school. This little act helps him during the transition. He has always been look after by maid, and our maid left us suddenly 2 weeks ago. Everyone has to make adjustment, no one is spared. My boy is chatty and quite bold, he is an obedient boy. Follow instructions well, so I am not so worry that he misbehaves. He will SMS me when he is on the bus and call me when he reaches home.


It really depend on the child, you know best if he is ready. And also many hours is he alone? How is he going to spend the time alone? Give him something to pass his time. Sometime we just have to bite the bullet and let him adjust to the change if there is no alternative.

My boy has just started to return home on his own? He travels by public bus home daily, picked up by maid from the bus stop and walked back together. Without a maid, he walks home alone crossing 2 junctions with traffic lights. I prepare his lunch in the morning and leave it in a thermal container. It is still warm when he eats. I've done porridge, soup, pasta and salad. Pasta and rice are kept seperately. Though it is not warm but with warm sauce and soup, it is alright. Salad are kept in fridge and he helps himself to the dressing. Next year P6, staying back 4 times a week in school, so lunch won't be much of a problem. I have a dog, this really helps. He won't feel so lonely.


As long as your boy can goes home alone, can be independent and behaves well when alone. It shouldn't be a problem. Most important is getting home safely, and he is safe at home. :boogie:

My dau was also posted to BBSS last year, Sec 2 next year. After a year, the school is good. Principle retiring, new principle previously from Balestier Sec. Hopeful she can maintain the school standard :sick: