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It was the year 1999, just before OP’s birthday when his parents disclosed the move, attributed to OP’s mom’s newfound job. Leaving behind familiar faces and cherished surroundings was no easy feat, but the prospect of a fresh beginning kept his spirits high.
Upon arrival at their new neighborhood, they discovered the conspicuous absence of school buses traversing through their neighborhood. Thus, OP had no choice but to walk to and from school every day. Though the parents were initially apprehensive, they eventually acquiesced, considering the school’s proximity.
Then came early September, accompanied by a blistering heatwave that mercilessly engulfed OP’s neighborhood. The middle school lacked the respite of air conditioning, rendering the already extended school days insufferable. On those sweltering afternoons, OP utilized the coins from vending machines to summon the babysitter instead of trekking home.
Keep on scrolling down to read the full story in OP’s own words and we will see you at the end of the article.
1. OP just remembered this old story of his earlier today and he thought it would be fun to share on Reddit
2. Story takes place a long time ago in the year 1999 when OP was a young 11-year-old boy finishing his last year of elementary school
3. OP’s elementary school wrapped up and he and his family moved to their new house in early July
4. At the time both of OP’s parents worked full time and 5 days a week
5. The school year started in early September and they got a massive heatwave that reached highs of 96 degrees for a few days!
6. OP tried to call home two more times over the next two weeks when it was hot
7. At the end of September a hurricane passed through OP’s area!
8. It took OP almost 30 minutes to walk home from school that day!
9. Both of OP’s parents were panicking because they hadn’t heard from the school or OP himself
10. After they got over the initial shock they had a conversation!
11. OP’s mom asked OP how he got home
12. When OP was drying himself off he could hear his parents arguing he says it was louder than the rain!
13. The next day OP’s dad took him out to Blockbuster and was told that he could rent up to 5 movies for himself
14. This Redditor shares his experience with his step-father
15. This Redditor left a message for future parents in the comments
16. OP got a good story to tell to his grandchildren lol
17. OP says that he never intended to get his dad in trouble
18. This Redditor left a parenting tip in the comments section for the parents
19. This Redditor is wondering why OP’s parents didn’t drive to the school to get him
20. OP explains why he didn’t get carried away by the wind
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