I walked to school as a kid. It was normal back then.
You know, I also remember when I was in the 4th grade, and lived in Libby MT. Well, I went out for wrestling that year, and about 2 times a week, I would have to walk home (4 miles) because there wasn't anyone to pick me up, they were at work.
But, I did that because I wanted to wrestle, and that was the price that had to be paid.