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Johnbtexas · 51-55, M
As others have said, It depends on the teenager and if he or she needs it. I also think it depends on if its a large family where the oldest might be ok left alone but not with multiple younger siblings. Also it can differ if the parents are going to be gone later into the night or overnight. As a parent my preference is to have other parents, mostly church family, watch kids if need someone to watch (especially if we leaving overnight) and to repay the favor watching friends kids and sometimes teenagers in the situations. Teenagers today seem to think they are way older and should be trusted more than they shoudld be. Happy to chat or communicate by messenger with others if they want to.