Wondering people's opinions on when children should leave their school (or wherever they are, with school being the most likely location) if there is an emergency or the SHTF. Obviously, there are many emergencies where they would be far better off staying put and following the procedures set out by the school board. You know, severe weather, etc. But in a SHTF scenario, where things have really gone wrong, when would a child "bug-out" of school and head home. It would depend on their age, of course, and how far away from home they are. For example, we live right across the street from our school and my kids are 9 and 11. They could easily make it home if need be, but I am assuming if there is an emergency situation in which I would feel better having them home rather than at the school, how would they get out? How would they say to the teachers and staff, we're leaving? Would it be safe for them to come even that short distance by themselves (would depend on what's happening)? Perhaps I would have to go get them myself. Just thinking out loud here and welcoming opinions on the matter.