If children are permitted to go to school on their own either by walking or cycling, they are more suppose to possess greater decision-making capacities as well as have better safety perception, as a new study suggests. Children who travel to school without the company of elders are more likely to possess greater self-confidence, self-governing skills, decision-making abilities and improved perception of the safety of the route.

Active commuting such as walking or cycling can foster a healthy lifestyle for these kids.Which helps in increases physical activity and cardiovascular health in children that commute actively, particularly in those that go cycling,” told Manuel Herrador, a researcher at the University of Granada in Spain.

Earlier studies have also determined a connection between active commuting and an enhancement in the cognitive skills and academic performances. In the latest research, published in the journal Acta Paediatrica, the team studied over 745 school children, aged between six to 12 years. The children were asked regarding who accompanied them to school and the safety measures undertaken while travelling alone. The findings showed that children above 10-12 years are more likely to commute to school unaccompanied by anyone.