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What age do you let your oldest stay home alone?

Tags : stay home

September 28, 2008 08:25
Category : Tweens (9-12)
2 answers

Cacofonix

karma: 40

My eldest one is 10 years old and so far I haven't left my kids alone at home. I've been hiring live-in maids to keep a watch on my kids when I go for work or away from home. My last maid quit and I was wondering if I've to hire one more as my kid's have grown up (but not sure if they can stay alone). What age do you let your oldest stay home alone? And how long can I leave them alone at home. Please suggest.

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Anirudh

karma: 84

i dont think theres a easy answer to that. i think it depends on the kid i let my daughter stay home when she was 12 shes now 17 but my 10 yr old boy will will be 20 when i let him i think its really each kid with different ages

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YogaMom

karma: 189

No simple answer to that one. Depends on the child and the maturity level. But I think baby steps is the key. Go to the neighbors for 20 mins...then the store for a half hour. Wait to leave them in the evening until they are really showing you they would know what to do in case of emergency.