Home Alone: Tween
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Summer for a 12 and 10 Year Old - Leave Them Home Alone?
Asked by J.C. from New York
on January 30, 2012
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So my friend has 2 kids - a 12 year old girl and a 10 year old boy. As a family, they take two weeks off during the summer.
For the other 6 plus weeks, she plans...
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- My neighbors left their 15 & 17 year old girls for a long weekend. Responsible, good grades, church going nice girls. 3 day party, toilet upstairs broke, overflowe...
- We were home like this and I babysat 2 girls under 6 every day at 12 so I don't see the big issue. Although I was raised in Philly, so we all played outisde or in eac...
- I wouldn't do it. There's too much that could happen when parents are not at home. They could go to the Y or some other day camp to keep them busy (and running - I w...
12 Year Old Boys...
Asked by J.E. from Los Angeles
on April 12, 2011
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My girlfriend has a 12 year old boy that is truly driving her nuts. I give as good of advice as I can, but really I raised girls, Im sure its different. Her son, has s...
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- For reference to my answer let me say that I have a 14 year old boy and understand the challenges of being a single parent to a teen. With that being said - Da...
- Maybe he will move on with Dad. Then Dad will see just what he is doing and pretty soon get tired of a 13 yo who is disrespectful and demanding. Guaranteed the boy w...
- Hello, The dad is buying the son. It is going to be a hard battle to keep him from going to his dad's. She can limit all of the things he is now being allowed to us...
Bed Time for 10 Year Old
Asked by A.M. from Washington DC
on May 5, 2008
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I am the mother of 3 healthy, active children. Recently, my husband and I have been in disagreement about what time my oldest (10 years old) should be allowed to stay...
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- I put my 4th grader to bed around 8/8:30. We start with brushing teeth, reading to him, etc at 8, and it's between 8:30/8;45 by the time I turn out the light. He doesn...
- My son just turned 11 in March. Because you are the one that gets them down and up then you know what is best. I would probably try letting him stay up another 15 mi...
- Children definitely need sleep for their overall health and brain power, but keep in mind every child is has a different body clock. Some are set a little later than o...
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...
My 12 Year Old Being Bullied at School
Asked by S.P. from Boston
on March 9, 2008
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My 12 year old son came home from school very emotional. He did not want to tell us what happened. He finally did tell us that he was pushed to the ground and hit by 3...
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- Hi S., Well......as a mother of a child who has been bullied...here's my story and some of the things that I did. Since my son was bullied on the "special ed" schoo...
- Bullying is name calling, harrassing, when it gets physical its assault plain and simple. If these boys are assaulting your son they are or will do it to others also. ...
- I find it sad that in this day and age we don't protect our children like our parents did when we were small. I'll bet our parents and grandparents never thought about...
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...
13 Year Old and Boyfriend??
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on October 28, 2009
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Hello-
Would you let your 13 year old DD have a boyfriend? I remember liking boys and having boyfriends at that age. But it would be like two weeks and then break ...
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- Hello, No I would not let her have a boyfriend, she is too young she doesn't need a boyfriend. Now days kids do things because they are bored, so if they get bored t...
- i dont agree with most of the other mommas.........no way should a 13 yr old have a boyfriend or a girlfriend...why? they cant drive, they dont have money, & mostly t...
- To answer simply....nope. My husband and I have already discussed this with each other and are starting to discuss it with our 11 year old daughter....she will not be ...
Throwing a Birthday Party for a 13 Year Old Girl!?!?
Asked by C.S. from Phoenix
on August 19, 2009
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Hello All!
My boss just called and he wants me to put together a birthday party for his daughter who is turning 13. He is a single dad, and is at a loss to what she w...
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- Ok, I have a 12 1/2 and a 14 year old. They say it depends on the individual girl. One says pink and white may be too girly, maybe black and pink?? The other said, w...
- For my daughter's 13th, we had a movie night theme. We had a red carpet leading up to the front door & took each person's photo as they entered. We hung gold and sil...
- I think you really need to find out more about her likes of colors and whether she's into the feather boa and pink kinda stuff or not. Both of my girls are definatel...
10 Year Old Staying Home Alone?
Asked by L.S. from Dallas
on June 8, 2008
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We just moved literally across the street from my son's school and I was wondering if any one had thoughts on him walking home next year and being home alone for no mo...
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- LG I allowed my 9yr old son to walk home (half a block) and he was alone for 2 hours until I got home. He did this for the entire year of 3rd grade and it worked ou...
- Depends. I have a 10 yr old granddaughter I am raising and she is totally mature. but I left my two kids alone when they were young and they started smoking very young...
- I would NOT do it. I think the law in Texas is 12 before you can stay alone, but you could check with a local law enforcement agency to verify. I worked for a ...
