Im a single mom of a 15 year old daughter, and I have a job offer that I would have to work a graveyard shift (11pm to 7am) Any opinions to whether shes to young to leave all night alone without any supervision? Shes a real good kid that I totally trust. Shes not the type to sneak out and cat around all night or anything. What do you think? I have pros and cons about it.
2006-09-06 05:25:32 · 17 answers · asked by ? 1 in Family & Relationships ➔ Family
you have to put somekind of trust in her but just let her know you could call the house phone at any time! Then she has to stay by it or you'll know.
2006-09-06 05:29:43 · answer #1 · answered by amerisegennivie 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's no specific age that can determine if a child, or a teenager, for that matter, is responsible enough to be left home alone all night. My mother was in the same situation you are when I was young, and I was left at home at age 7 babysitting my 4 year old brother until I was 14. In hindsight, that wasn't the smartest thing for my mom to do, but I recognize now that she didn't have any other choice.
I think if you left her alone, things would probably go well for awhile, until she got really comfortable with the situation. After that, it might become a "what can I get away with without mom knowing" situation. It'll start out innocent enough, like maybe a friend over for a little while (always remember that there are always parents out there that don't supervise their kids at all!), then it could be boys spending the night and leaving right before you pull up in the driveway. Just be prepared for what could happen...
2006-09-06 05:33:17 · answer #2 · answered by Jennifer G 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I would have a hard time with this one. Even the best kids can go down the wrong path if they're not given enough supervision. You could call to check on her, but are you really going to call and risk waking her up at 3 in the morning to make sure she's there? Is there someone that could come stay with her at night, a grandparent, or someone? If you do decide to do this, you probably should check with someone about what the law says about a 15 year old being left alone overnight. You wouldn't want to have a knock on your door from CPS.
2006-09-06 05:39:32 · answer #3 · answered by cldb730 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's good that you trust her, just remember that it is the other people out there that you have to watch out for. You should make sure she has a phone to call you on in case of an emergency. Let her have friends over a few nights a week, and let her know that you will be calling in to check on her. She's still pretty young, that's why I would do those things. In a couple of years when she's about 17 is when I would give her free reign, that is, if you still totally trust her.
2006-09-06 05:34:35 · answer #4 · answered by *~HoNeYBeE~* 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
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2016-10-14 09:29:50 · answer #5 · answered by canevazzi 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am 17 and my parents still aren't all that comfortable leaving me alone at night. Also, I live in a fairly safe neighborhood, but it does have a few issues. I feel completely comfortable being home alone, which counts for a lot.The best idea would be to talk to your daughter, and see how she feels. Then you can make a decision together.
2006-09-06 05:30:08 · answer #6 · answered by magz 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think 15 is old enough. Make sure she has your work number and the number of a responsible neighbor to call in case of an emergency, someone to handle things until u get there.
2006-09-06 05:34:10 · answer #7 · answered by tborelli 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i say go for it....but be sure she knows the rules, i.e. never answer the door, never let anyone (including friends) know shes home alone, etc also she needs emergency #s, a phone by her bed and you will probably want to let a close neighbor (if you have one) know in confidence that she'll be alone and if they should happen to be up or hear something outside their home could they look over your way to check on your home too
2006-09-06 05:45:10 · answer #8 · answered by cookiesmom 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well if she's 15 and just think by the time you leave for work she should be sleeping or just about there....Bcuz of school the next day...but i wouldnt let any one that you dont trust that you will be working at nite...its uselly the people that you know that you think you can trust that do bad things.....maybe one of her friends can stay over every other nite on school nites that way there is someone there with her......
2006-09-06 05:34:22 · answer #9 · answered by Baby Girl 24 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
well maybe try it out for a while and see how it goes. i am sure there is a neighbor who might be willing to keep an ear open or have the phone on for those just in case emergencies. if the job is worth it i say go for it!
2006-09-06 05:32:16 · answer #10 · answered by Bridget 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If u are under 18 u gotta get home before 12! night
2006-09-06 05:31:13 · answer #11 · answered by Pooh 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋