From what age can a child be left alone at home ??
Of course not over night. I want to know your opinions
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Viper · M
Depends on the child and the dangers.
My dad (frustrated with me doubling his time to do a Saturday morning grocery run), decided that 6 year old me was old enough to stay by myself with some rules, as 19/20 times, I'd be in the exact same spot, still watching cartoons from when he left to when he got back.
Rules included,
1) doors locked at all times
2) No unlocking the doors unless playing with a well known friend, and [u]not allowed to unlock the door if they have an unknown person or adult with them[/u]
3) No trying to cook, or play with matches (I didn't do that at all anyways at that age, if anything I'm grabbing the "hidden" candy or quick treats.
4) No telling Mom (Law said kids couldn't be left alone until 13 years old, Dad trusted me, Mom wants to follow the law no matter what.)
My dad (frustrated with me doubling his time to do a Saturday morning grocery run), decided that 6 year old me was old enough to stay by myself with some rules, as 19/20 times, I'd be in the exact same spot, still watching cartoons from when he left to when he got back.
Rules included,
1) doors locked at all times
2) No unlocking the doors unless playing with a well known friend, and [u]not allowed to unlock the door if they have an unknown person or adult with them[/u]
3) No trying to cook, or play with matches (I didn't do that at all anyways at that age, if anything I'm grabbing the "hidden" candy or quick treats.
4) No telling Mom (Law said kids couldn't be left alone until 13 years old, Dad trusted me, Mom wants to follow the law no matter what.)