2006-08-14 08:09:29 · 22 answers · asked by Anonymous in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
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2006-08-14 08:14:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think that it depends on the maturity of the child. I think that mature child can be home alone for 3 hours at the age of 12.
For 6 hour at the age of 14.
2006-08-14 15:15:20 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-14 15:15:11 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2006-08-14 15:13:13 · answer #4 · answered by ♥BlackBarbie™♥ 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Is your child mature? If not I would have a sitter until they were 12. Have someone check in, call, drive by untill you trust your child to be alone. How long will they be home alone? If it's a short period of time I would'nt worry 12 is a good age.
2006-08-14 15:22:44 · answer #5 · answered by jewl_8098 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
15 is a good time ,any younger and it may be a problem.It also depends on the maturity level of that child.do you feel comfortable leaving a 12yr old alone.Can that child handle things if something would go wrong?Do you intend to leave this child in charge of a younger sibling ? There are so many things to consider in this scenario,try leaving them alone for short periods to begin with and see how it goes,ask a neighbor to check on them. Most of all your child can never be trusted if you never give them a chance to prove that they can be trustworthy.Good luck :)
2006-08-14 15:25:35 · answer #6 · answered by Yakuza 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Call your local police to make sure you won't get in trouble for child endangerment. Several factors are also important. How long will the child be alone and what time of day or night. What is the maturity level in case of fire, intruder etc. Hopefully you are not leaving your child alone for no other reason other than work.
2006-08-14 15:22:13 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hello!
Age is important, but it shouldn't be the only thing that you consider. You also need to consider the
-maturity level of your child, so that they can take care of themselves while alone without being irresponsible or afraid
-how long you plan to leave your child alone, and
-whether your child knows what to do in case of an emergency and can actually do it.
I hope this helps!
2006-08-14 15:20:25 · answer #8 · answered by Joe_D 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
That really depends on the maturity of your child. My mother started leaving us at home at the age of 10...of course you need to set the basic guidelines (don't answer th telephone or the door, don't use the stove, what to do in case of emergency, etc.). You know your child best so once you think they can handle it, give them a shot at proving that their growing up.
2006-08-14 15:15:37 · answer #9 · answered by makeitclap23 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Check the laws in your area, they vary but its not really about that. Even if its legal that doesn't mean the child is ready for it and can handle it. You open your kid up to a lot of bad possibilities when you do that. Kids are kids and get in to trouble and situations they don't know how to deal with when left alone.
2006-08-14 15:17:07 · answer #10 · answered by dappersmom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋