My children are very mature.. We only have us three. There is no one to help.. I have to work.. I have been threaten to call the police on me for leaving then alone at home.. Does anyone know the legal age.. Your not aloud in D-care at age 12. Do you think I'm ok..
2006-07-11 10:29:10 · 8 answers · asked by Rebecca 3 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
When I was 10 my Mom was single as well I was taking care of my brother and sister cooking and cleaning.. I just took her out of D-Care and school starts soon..
2006-07-11 10:36:28 · update #1
They have all numbers on the fridge..
They call me all day..
2006-07-11 10:37:24 · update #2
You have nothing to worry about. Your 13 yr old is old enough to babysit if need be. I work at a daycare and have seen children who are not ready to be alone by themselves. You as their parent know the maturity level of your children. If you trust them alone, there is nothing the police can do about it.
2006-07-11 10:36:57 · answer #1 · answered by Marshie C 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Not sure if it depends on location. For my location it's 13 yr old.
But I dont believe it's a matter of age, but maturity.
I have a granddaughter who is 10 going on 21.
And another who's 16, going on 9.
So what does age mean???
2006-07-11 10:35:42 · answer #2 · answered by iyamacog 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I found a website where the American Red Cross offers babysitting classes for 11-15 year olds. If they're old enough to look after young children, I would think that they would be old enough to look after themselves. It really depends on their maturity level and if you feel comfortable leaving them by themselves.
2006-07-11 10:38:48 · answer #3 · answered by amberrose 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
make sure the kids are able to contact you at all times(work phone or cell phone) Give them a list of emergency numbers (fire,police) and see if you cant have a neighbor be available in case of a super serious emergency. As far as the ages go you should be ok
2006-07-11 10:35:05 · answer #4 · answered by onelonevoice 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No .I think that people who reported u didnt know that rule doesnt let people report just like that unless ur absent for MINIMUM 24 hours and leave them alone for that time or at someones
2006-07-11 10:42:46 · answer #5 · answered by Hollographichigh2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
depending on the mental maturity of the children you can leave the oldest to (baby-sit) the younger one
2006-07-11 10:55:59 · answer #6 · answered by Mark 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would check with your local child services dept. They may have some resources that can help. Or maybe you could enroll them in your local boys and girls club.
2006-07-11 10:33:54 · answer #7 · answered by Billy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that they're too young to be left alone
2006-07-11 10:33:01 · answer #8 · answered by ohLALA 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋