2006-09-12 11:14:59 · 34 answers · asked by Yeng 1 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Parenting
I would say no... hire a baby sitter.
2006-09-12 11:16:57 · answer #1 · answered by Ashley P 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
no. He is to young. There are predators and or things that he can get into or hurt himself with and may not know how to get help. I usually stayed home with my older and younger sister or stayed at an after school program. Most schools have like a discovery kids program that has activities for kids till around 6:00 or until the parent can pick them up from school. I also know that some kids in my sons daycare who are 12 and stay there after school till their parents come to get them. I would say a neighbor but I wouldnt even trust them. At least the school and daycare are licenced and have had background checks on them. He is too young to be alone by himself. My daycare charges 7.00 and hour to watch children so let say they get out of school at 3 you get there by 6. you only pay 21 dollars a day cheeper than I pay a day for all day with my son. 7 dollars is average. And I think paying 7 dollars rather than haveing somethign happen to my son God forbid is a smarter safer idea. it would be worth it in the end.
2006-09-12 11:26:17 · answer #2 · answered by fleur_loser 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Personally, I would LOVE to leave my 8 yr old home in the afternoons instead of paying for daycare but... he is not responsible enough and cannot manage himself alone, even in the morning when I want to sleep it.
My parents started leaving me home alone in the evenings when I was about 8 to go out with thier friends, and I was terrified that someone would break into the house and kill me. And I ate all my mom's Frango mints that she had stashed away. I don't think that I was really ready at that age to be left home alone either, but I survived...
I don't think that an 8 year old should be left alone. That is my personal opinion. I do not think that they are mature enough, mentally or emotionally, to handle that kind of responsibility. But... you know your child best.
2006-09-12 11:21:45 · answer #3 · answered by sokkermum 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
In a small town where people can watch over him great In the big city I would never do it..
But how about this............. Go to a local rec center and ask if they have a adopt a grandparent program that person could be with him They both have a new buddy to talk to and your son will be able to learn so much about the world. might even have a tutor if he needs one....
In most cases the program is set up to help the older youth (grandparent) to have young person to talk to Then also your son will have a special person to talk to.
2006-09-12 11:27:35 · answer #4 · answered by aaricka 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
scary as it may sound...different states have different laws regarding age of being left alone...california...where i live does not have an age noted on the books....amazing huh? (the reason i know is a big news case about a man who left his kids alone and went to vegas)
anyways, the idea is if your child got into trouble or had someone at the door what would they do....i don't think an 8 year old is able to judge clearly what to do or not do...
2006-09-12 13:16:41 · answer #5 · answered by Chef Susy--Cookin it up! 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
What kind of kid is he? People say it's wrong but your his parent you would know if you were leaving a little demon at home alone, some children are very mature at that age. Set down some rules and have him call every 1/2 hour, NOT EVERYONE CAN AFFORD DAYCARE AND SITTERS
2006-09-12 11:24:18 · answer #6 · answered by momma whitley 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I wouldn't suggest more than an hour alone.
My son is about 8 and he is a real smart kid. sometimes no one is home when he gets home and he will be alone for about 30min-hour and he is fine playing in the back yard.
Im not saying it is not risky. but its the parents decision and only the parent will be blamed for anything that can happen
2006-09-12 12:52:41 · answer #7 · answered by dido45dido 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
no it is not okto leave an 8 year old child at home alone. what if something was to happen to him?here where i live the department of human services would take that child away in a heart beat. and you would probably be arrested for child nelect, at that age they arent responsible enough to take care of them selves, no matter how mature they seem to be.
2006-09-12 11:33:27 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
No ya cant. If anybody found out they could child service and with GOOD reason. The child isn't old enough to be alone no matter how bright he orshe may be.They are always tempted to try something;especially when told not to.
2006-09-12 12:12:51 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
NO! Differently not! He is way to young, and if anyone found out that you were leaving him home by himself, social services could take him away from you! Do you want that to happen, no I doubt it! Be smart and quit being CHEAP!!!! Your child deserves better than that! Go out and find a babysitter or a daycare!!
2006-09-12 11:53:40 · answer #10 · answered by cherrie 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No 8 is to young if something goes wrong you will not forgive yourself find a family member to stay with or after care.
2006-09-12 12:28:18 · answer #11 · answered by brosonly 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋