2006-08-25 18:14:45 · 7 answers · asked by ricky_deal2002 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Other - Family & Relationships
What is so important that you would live a 16 year old home ALONE FOR FIVE DAYS. I agree with the others you are asking for trouble. I wouldn't let my hubby home alone for five days, I think I wouldn't recognize my house. But a child, do you understand what a child can get into at 16. I don't care who good they are they are 16 and that is an age of exploration and peer pressure.
2006-08-25 18:23:21 · answer #1 · answered by angelsmommy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No cause that 16 year old kid can get a job. It's ageist the law to leave a 16 year old for 5 days without food.
2006-08-25 18:21:30 · answer #2 · answered by nina j 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is probably not against the law unless the child doesn't know where the parents are and when they are returning. As long as they are left with plenty of food and everything that they need. It certainly is not a wise choice to make unless absolutely necessary. Much better idea to send young person to visit an exciting uncle or relative they enjoy being around. Send them with the parents and friends of someone you trust. A 16 year old - you certainly love them - but do you really trust his or her personal judgment and decision making skills at this time in his/her development?
2006-08-25 18:23:43 · answer #3 · answered by ? 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Be responsible and call Child Protective Services and ask. As for the moral/ethical questions, this is in a gray area. How responsible is your child? Do you trust him/her to not misbehave, as in have parties or drink alcohol during that time?
I have known some kids that would be fine, but a substantial number of them would get up to no good.
2006-08-25 18:24:41 · answer #4 · answered by finaldx 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
hmm five days o packing your suitcase and runing out the door and leaving a i6 year old dumped with a house hmm do you have chandillerrs in your house nice plazsma tv stuf?? how do you expect too come back too a house after leaving a 16 year old dumped with it after 5 days right!! get a life idioot!
2006-08-25 18:19:21 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You my friend are asking for trouble. A 16 year old alone in a house - wow for her.
2006-08-25 18:20:15 · answer #6 · answered by 40andgoing 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't know if it's against the law---but I'd at least have someone popping in unannounced daily!!
2006-08-25 18:17:11 · answer #7 · answered by fallingstar 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋