In Florida, what is the minimum age a child can travel ALONE by (1) train, (2) bus, or by (3) plane? The mother wants a 9 year old put on one of the public transportations listed to travel approximately 300 miles alone. I don't think it is a good idea.
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I made my first solo flight at 6 years old. At least with flying, there is a system specificaly for unaccompanied minors - where they are escorted on to the plane and off again at the other end - and are handed directly into the care of a named adult. (I picked my 12 year old nephew up once from the airport and had to bting ID before they would let me have him!) So flying solo at 9 is really no problem. In this day and age, I would be concerned about train and bus though. Mind you, kids aged 9 do travel to and from school on their own - I have seen them in London hopping on and off the tube.. so is it really that much of a problem?
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