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|  FleeceTraveler | Apr 20, 9:31pm | My son is begging to able to stay home alone. He feels he is old enough and ready. I am on the fence. I wanted to find out what other parents feel is an appropriate age to start staying home alone. I know there are a lot of factors to consider (maturity, safety, length of time) but in general what age do you think is appropriate to start letting your child stay home alone?
I also posted a parent poll on my blog to gather more parent opinions (eleven2seventeen.com [eleven2seventeen.com]). Feel free to visit the blog too and cast your vote. |
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|  wildcatkc | Apr 25, 5:08pm | You need to check your local laws...you can get turned in to SRS if you have nosy neighbors.
Considering that most daycares end at age 12, I would say 12(I used to babysit at 12, but it was a different world).
I feel like my 10 yr old would be safe for a SHORT amount of time, but for my own peace of mind I don't leave him except to run to the gas station or something. |
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Sponsor |  Thomas-Jefferson | Apr 26, 9:59am | good point, Big Govt. just kidnapped over 400 kids in texas, so I'd be careful...
outside of governmental regulation, it really has more to do w the kid than the age, some kids are extremely responsible at a young age, while many adults are too foolish to be trusted ;) |
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|  RoseDesRochers | May 14, 9:58pm | | The age at which children can legally be left at home varies depending on where you love. But here in Canada it is from 10 to 12. If he is 10 and mature enough you might leave him an hour or two, but no more than that. |
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