So at what age should a girl be OK with opening the door to strangers while she is alone?

Question

if a girl is home alone and someone she doesn't know comes over (like to sell aerial photographs, for example) should she answer the door?
how old should she be before doing this?
hahhaha btw i am 16 and scared out of my wits of scary rapists coming over.

Answer 1

When you are so old and ugly that no one would want to rape you, that's when you'll be safe to open the door to strangers.

And since there are lowlifes out there who even rape old, ugly women, I guess the answer is

NEVER!

Answer 2

By 16 you should be coming out of the age of unreasoned fear. That means fear that really has no basis. REASONED fear would be to not open the door for a stranger say like the delivery man whose uniform is not one you've ever seen before and you were not expecting a package... or when you know there have been no news reports of any dangerous activity like that and the UPS guy drives up and gives you a package you didn't expect.

You SHOULD start learning about using caution and common sense. If it's a salesman, tell them you don't bother with door-to-door solicitors. But if let's say it's the pizza guy... do you open for him when you know you ordered that pizza? Of course. You see the car with the logo and the guy is in a uniform.

If you are that afraid, then keep your cell phone in your hand so you can call 911 if you have to.

If you have a chain on the door, use it till you are sure it's ok to open the door. Don't let a stranger step inside, you take a step out if you need to grab the pizza from him. You can also keep pepper spray handy. Another thing is to keep your keys between your fingers similarly to brass knuckles.

Don't open the door before you have your money and coupons ready to give to him. Do not leave a strange unattended on the doorstep with easy access into the house. Keep all lights on if it is night.

But if you are in a neighborhood that is generally unsafe, then you will need to beef up security. If not, then still be highly cautious of strangers.

Keep up with local news and learn all you can about ways to stay safe. Take some classes if need be. Most stalkers, weirdos and rapists really don't care much about somebody who will scream, holler and struggle like crazy. They like the passive ones who won't fight back. OK?

Just don't go overboard to the point of UNREASONED fear. OK?

Answer 3

Never !!! Not just strangers but even people you or your parents may know should not be allowed into your home when you are alone. Even if you were with one or two of your friends you would not be a match for anyone who intended to harm you. Many young people (boys as well as girls) have been hurt by people they thought were safe. As a young girl I saved myself from a very bad experience by trusting my instincts. I didn't unlock the door for the father of my best friend. I found out afterwards that he was a molester and when he knew I was alone had come over to try to talk me into letting him in. NEVER let anyone in and don't think that all uniforms are safe either!. If it is a delivery your parents can get it later ,and (unless you have called the police yourself) no police officer would want to enter a home where there was an unattended minor. At no age can anyone let down their guard when it comes to their personal safety. Do not let anyone who telephones know that you are alone. Your parents can set up a code so that you know it's them or you can have call display. It is not a sign of adulthood when you become stupid enough to unlock your door at random. Even very old people should always be cautious.

Answer 4

There is not a specific age when you can answer the door to a stranger. If there is a stranger at the door, do not answer and if the stranger remains at the door, call 911 and let the police know that is a stranger at your door. Personally that I am a grown up, I am still afraid to answer the door to strangers. I do not do it. I just tell them that I can open the door because I have an agresive pit bull that could attack him or her. Also beware of female stranger too, they can be just as dangerous as a man stranger. If you do not feel safe opening the door, do not do it. Wish you the best.

Answer 5

Just because there is someone at your door, doesn't mean you have to open it, or even let them know you are at home. And just because your phone rings doesn't mean you have to answer it either.

Never open the door to a stranger. They can leave a note if it is important. As a full grown woman, if I don't feel safe, I don't open the door, and never at night. I call people when I am coming over, and they do the same for me.

Answer 6

While it's unlikely that a scary rapist would come to your house (it COULD happen, but the statistics are against it), it's even more unlikely that he'd be polite enough to ring the doorbell. But that doesn't mean that everyone coming to your door is going to be the Avon lady. (In fact, the Avon lady doesn't even go door to door anymore.)

It's a good idea to ask any unannounced and unknown visitors to please move along. Don't worry about being rude when someone comes to the door by not answering. They're being rude by showing up unannounced. Anyone that you'd be willing to open the door to will be willing to call you ahead of time.

Answer 7

Girlfriend, I am twice your age (shhhh) and would still be concerned sometimes. I am cautious about opening the door to people I don't know - just precautious, not paranoid. Honestly, I wouldn't answer the door if I were you. WHY? Are you gonna buy some insurance, get some aerial photos, or buy the latest cleaner? You don't have kids, i assume, so you don't need to worry it is someone coming over to say something is wrong with your child....so with that being said....let it go....stay relaxed on the couch. Let mom and dad deal with the solicitors!!!!! If my mom and dad were living with me (which they aren't) I would ask them to answer! :)

Answer 8

At no age should a girl answer the door for strangers. I am 21 and don't do it. I'm not a weak woman, I've kicked my fair share of guy's as*es but if I were to answer the door to some nut job with a huge f*ing gun or knife I don't think I'll win.

Answer 9

OK - what does that mean - it's more that just OK -- It's proper, good and respectful to serve a woman by opening the door and pulling out her chair.

Answer 10

Never open the door for someone you do not know. I'm in my mid 20's and do not open the door. The whole world isn't bad but I do not want to take a chance and the one time I do it is one of the bad ones.

Answer 11

She should never open the door to strangers until she lives out on her own. If she is living at home then it isn't her house, it's her parents. So she shouldn't be opening the door to anyone but those people her parents have given permission for her to open it to.