I think walking out with him is the best idea. And it gives you time to talk to each other, something that doesn't happen enough at that age.

Jim

Sounds like walking him to the bus stop and waiting is a good solution. You could even make a game of situational awareness by seeing which of you can spot animals while waiting. The other solution that sounds practical would be the camera aimed at the direction the bus comes from.

The lion attacked the goat of someone about 1/2 mile from me. The goat owner shot and killed the mtn. lion. Colorado Parks & Wildlife reviewed the security camera footage from the alpaca people and determined it was the same animal.

This is good news. Much better than having a child attacked and killed. Always be mindful that these critters live near by.

You should be walking him to the bus in any case. Humans are a greater threat to him than the mountain lion. We live in a new perverted world.