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HOME Alone
Asked by M.M. from Dallas
on June 4, 2009
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Would you let your 8 year old stay home by herself after school for an hour a day? I know every child is different, just trying to get some thoughts. She is responsibl...
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- I think it is a little too young. She may be very responsible, but there are certain situations that could happen that she may not be able to handle or know how to ha...
- I have to disagree with most of the posts. My dd is now 11 (almost 12) and my ds is 7 (almost 8). When dd was 8 we started leaving her home alone for very short peri...
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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...
8 Month Old Staying the Night at Grandma/pa's House
Asked by C.A. from San Francisco
on March 12, 2008
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I have a wonderful 8 month old baby girl who I have not spent one night away from. I have a test for a job I'm trying to get on a Sat morning at 9:00am, although I ha...
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- I think that your mom should put her to bed in case she wakes up in the middle of the night. Your daughter should realize and see you leave rather than be suprised whe...
- I had a hard time with this subject too. It all depends on your child and how well she adjusts to change and if she needs routine or does well outside of her element. ...
- I breastfeed my daughter and would want to put my daughter to bed if possible. My husband wants me to leave her overnight for a wedding in two months (she will be 6 1/...
"Mom Seeking Advice Dealing with Boy Trouble"
Asked by R.J. from Chicago
on June 24, 2008
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My 13 year old daughter has just started liking boys. We have talked about sex. I try to be upfront and honest about everything. I am worried though I don't want he...
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- My son had a girl stalking him around school to the point that they had to have a teacher aide escort him from class to class. The aide told me how the girl w/be stan...
- Keep the lines of communication open and give her some of the responsibility of trust. I believe she is too young to be left alone because that gives her the opportuni...
- i agree with the other poster - that if your daughter ran and you say you "caught" her - that your lines of communication are not as open as you are saying. why did y...
Advice on Leaving a Tween Home Alone
Asked by S.B. from Grand Rapids
on October 7, 2008
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I'd just like to hear a little about when other Mom's started leaving kids home alone. We have been leaving our 11 year old home while my husband picks his sister up ...
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- I start my kids at age 10 for short periods--now and then (not every day, I would not agree with that), then at 12 for longer times. My kids are both VERY trust worth...
- I have been leaving my 11 year old home alone when I pick up his brother from school. So this is a first for him to be alone in the house for about 30 minutes. I hav...
- I think 11 is old enough to be left for up to 30 minutes during the day and alone-- i.e. not responsible for the 7 and 2 year old. I definately would not leave and 11...
Will Soon Go Crazy!!!!
Asked by Q.P. from Dallas
on February 9, 2008
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I am a city girl just trying to adapt to a new way of life.I relocated to this area to give my kids a better way of life which is great for them but it seems that I am...
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- Look for a moms group, a lot of them have moms night outs & activities your pre-schooler might like too! Try checking on yahoo groups & matchingmoms.com
- There's so much to do here. You may have to leave your comfort zone. If you like to drink (you had mentioned) Lower Greenville Ave in Dallas has great restaurants a...
- i think this is common for a lot of us. i was so there a year ago. now i sew, i'm learning guitar, i'm in a bible study at church. last year i took jewery making cl...
What Age Is Appropriate to Begin Leaving Your Children Home Alone....?
Asked by R.S. from Los Angeles
on September 2, 2007
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I wanted to get some opinions on what age would be appropriate to begin leaving children at home alone, not necessarily for extednded periods of time or over night or ...
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- There are actually laws about how old a child must be before he or she can be left alone legally. I would caution on this side of things.. if ever something were to ha...
- Well... it all depends on how mature they are. For example i know some kids that shouldn't be left at home alone cause they are to immature and on the other hand i kno...
- i started leaving my kids home alone right after my oldest turned 13 (my daughters are 7, 9, 13 y/o)... sometimes i leave my 7 and 9 year old alone, but, my parents li...
Needed...Seeking Advice on Children Staying Home Alone...
Asked by K.L. from Indianapolis
on January 7, 2007
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Does anyone know the legal age that children can stay home alone in the state on Indiana? I am in need of this answer....My step children are being left home alone all...
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- Well I always thought there was a legal age too. And 12 is the "assumed" age for being able to stay home alone or with younger siblings. But I would have to say that ...
- I beleive the legal age is 12, but I think there is a certain amount of judgement involved as well. Like leaving a 12yr old to watch multiple younger children for a l...
- You might want to try calling the local Children and Family services office, The number is in the phone book, usually under the government section. Or maybe the loca...
