Home Alone: Infant
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Home Alone
Asked by P.F. from Chicago
on August 20, 2009
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My son is 10. I have just started leaving him home alone for about an hour maybe a little more (if his behavior has been responsible). What do you all think about when...
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- I do not think you are overprotective. First of all if you don't want your son going out that is your choice. My son was 10 when I started leaving him home alone aft...
- I think 10 years old is great. As far as being overly protective, I'm amused... I have an 11 year old boy and a few more rules than what's on your list: No cooking...
- Your not being over protective. If he is a responsible 10 then staying home for an hour is not out of line. But the rules should be exactly what you have stated. H...
Home Alone
Asked by M.W. from Port St. Lucie
on August 19, 2009
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Dear Moms, I need advice on a situation that I've been dealing with for the past two weeks. I have noticed that a child that lives in my area is being left home alone ...
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- sorry only read a few response if you are interested in watching this child maybe say my kids really seem to mesh with your child and is a good fit are you interested ...
- M.: I as well deal with a similar sitatution only the children that come to my house are both 12. The same scenario that both parents work and they are left home. ...
- Please don't send this child back home alone. It sounds like he is being neglected and is looking for help and companionship and security from your home. You are suc...
Home Alone
Asked by R.P. from Los Angeles
on February 13, 2010
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I have a friend that just told me that she is leaving her four kids at home alone, in the middle of no where, at night. Both her and her man are working the night shi...
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- She has put you in a horrible position. It will be so difficult for you to say anything, but what if you don't say anything and something tragic happens to those chil...
- In my neighborhood we had a mom who would leave the kids at home alone during the night and we, the neighbors, didn't call. We all turned our heads. We suspected th...
- I think Marda has the right suggestions for you. When I was a freshman in H.S I got mono. I was home for about 3 weeks. Both parents worked. So I would be alone t...
Leaving Child Home Alone
Asked by J.M. from San Diego
on December 9, 2011
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Since there is no actual "law" regarding this in CA... I am curious, how many people have left their child home alone and for what time duration? Or at what age to th...
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- Testy is our weekend troll. About 90% of his/her answers get pulled. ------------ I started last year when my son was 8. 5-10 minutes. It's practice for both of...
- Probably 7-8th grade and not alone, with each other. I wouldn't leave my 7 year old alone. With an older sibling yes, but not alone.
- I started leaving my son home alone for no more than 1/2 hour at a time when he was 10. Now that he's 14, he stays home alone a lot more and a lot longer. I've, just...
Leaving Kids Home Alone
Asked by S.D. from Phoenix
on July 12, 2010
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What age did you start to leave your children home alone for short periods of time?
AND what was the things ( outside using phone and dialing 911 ) or the signs
tha...
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- Yes that's a hard one, which my husband and I generally disagree on. I have a 12 year old and 8 year old, and for the past 6 months or so I've left them home (doors l...
- I only have a three year old, so I am not in your boat. However, my nephew is 10 and we (my SIL and I) were discussing this same question. I dont know for sure, but at...
- My parents used to leave us alone every week day from 5 to 7 pm as they went to their second jobs. They began when I was 11 and my siblings 9, 6 and 5. They trusted u...
Travelling Alone with Infant
Asked by C.K. from Seattle
on October 6, 2009
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I'm taking my 4 month old daughter to visit my parents on the East Coast. I have never traveled alone with a baby. I bought her a seat and will bring the "baby bucke...
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- I traveled alone with my 6m old daughter and had no trouble at all as far as needing Dad's permission. It is actually not nearly as difficult to travel by plane with ...
- i have flown several times alone with my children (now almost 4 and 7 months), and flew at least once per month with my older son (usually alone) from the time that he...
- Lots of great suggestions!! The only thing I would add is to bring something new and different to suck on "just in case" for the way up or down. When I took our first ...
Should My Daughter Stay Home Alone?
Asked by S. from St. Louis
on May 28, 2009
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I have a 9 year old daughter. Let me start off by saying she is a very mature and responsible for a 9 year old. My question to you all is this: I am wanting to let my ...
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- Is she a late sleeper? She'd probably be asleep part of the time waiting for him anyway? She knows what to do in case of emergency? Tell her not to answer the phone...
- No, I think she's too young, especially to have her stay home pretty much by herself all day long every day during the work week. If it was a one time thing, I'd say ...
- The laws may have changed...but it used to be that it was illegal to leave children unattended who were younger than 14 years of age. Irregardless of what the legal ...
I'm Tired of Being Alone...
Asked by M.R. from Phoenix
on February 8, 2011
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I might regret writing this post....but lately, I have been really down about my life, what it is and what it isn't....
I've been a SAHM for probably 18 years now. My...
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- My husband works out of town a lot. He almost didn't make it home when I was in labor with our baby. I am also a SAHM and my husband is also exhausted on the weekends....
- YEAH!!! You had your break down ... we all need to have our breakdown. I moved to Chicago with my guy of 6yrs because it is a better place for our son, we have his fa...
- I felt very alone after my daughter was born. I am moved by your post because I really empathize with the feeling of aloneness/loneness - especially as a parent. ...
Bathing Alone
Asked by A.C. from Boston
on August 2, 2011
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At what age is it safe to have your child bath alone? I have a two year old who I watch like a hawk while he's in the bath tub. I never leave the room and he enjoys it...
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- I have a 10y and a 4y. I don't let them take baths by themselves. I take stuff like laundry into the bathroom. The 10y is allowed to take a shower alone, with the doo...
- I think mine were 4 or almost 5 when I would leave them alone for longer than a few minutes. I bring laundry to fold and the laptop to work to the bathroom with me so ...
- My girls 5 and 3 bathe alone. I should mention they bathe together. I mean I come in the beginning and help with the washing or watch over it to make sure it gets don...
Playing Alone
Asked by C.C. from Orlando
on June 2, 2008
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My 21 mth old little boy won't play by himself and I don't know what to do. He always wants to be right beside me. I know he's curious and wants to see and do what mom...
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- Have you tried getting most of the toys out of the full playroom so that each toy in there is more enticing and accessible? You could then rotate them so that they sta...
- hi C., i could be wrong, but i think it is just a stage. my son, who turned two in march, goes thru that. from about 18 mos-24 he played alone ALL the time! like so m...
- My 15 month old son is the same way. I don't look at it as I did something wrong. I take it that he is going to be a social butterfly and a great team player. I would ...
