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How old would your children be before you would le
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Karen | Report | 9 Feb 2006 12:34 |
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Hello, I agree with you, its way to young to be left alone. Ive got 4 kids, eldest is 12 and youngest is 8. My fella went work last wkend and didnt tell me he used all the milk, so I rung him and he said let eldest girl look after others while you nip, so i did, i wasnt gone 5 mins, but i near enough ran all the way there and back, I was on edge until i got home and found everything ok. But perhaps thats just me being to overprotective. x karen PS I hated her 1st day at high school because she was walking with her friends, i couldnt relax until she got home. |
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Unknown | Report | 9 Feb 2006 12:34 |
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I've been leaving number 1 at home just recently, only for 20-30 mins, she's 11, but incredibly sensible (puts me to shame most days) lol! |
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Unknown | Report | 9 Feb 2006 12:34 |
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You need to make a judgment yourself about your child, there aren't any hard and fast rules, but I wouldn't leave a poorly 8-year old alone. I left mine at home alone or together when they were old enough - judging their individual maturity. But I made sure they knew of a neighbour who would be around, how to ring emergency services etc before I did. Of course I also have my mobile phone so they can contact me if necessary. But poorly 8-year-olds need their mums! nell |
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Joy *The Carlos Cutie of Ilson* | Report | 9 Feb 2006 12:34 |
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8 1/2 - Absolutely NOT. I don't even leave my 11 year old on his own. I will leave my 12 year old on her own for about 15 as she is quite seinsible, but I always ask my friend across the road to watch the house while I nip out. If I'm going to be longer than 15 minutes she goes with me. Joy |
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Shelli4 | Report | 9 Feb 2006 12:33 |
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Hi Julia No i think 8 1/2 too young. I leave my 13 yr old quite often, adn if i'm not going to be too long, i have left her in charge of one of her brothers, never more than one tho. Have left oneof the 10yr olds at home while I walked the others to school, about half hour it takes me... wouldn't take you as long would it? |
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Catherine from Manchester | Report | 9 Feb 2006 12:31 |
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My daughter is 9 and I would'nt leave her on her own. Maybe when she's a bit older. |
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Jess Bow Bag | Report | 9 Feb 2006 12:30 |
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8 1/2 NS POORLY - NO WAY sorry have a resident caps lock fairy... |
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Julie | Report | 9 Feb 2006 12:29 |
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My son who is 8 1/2 is not well,but i still have to take my daughter to school. Yesterday and today OH was home in the morning so that was ok. One of the mums up the school said i should have left my son on his own, i said i couldn't even though i trust him 100%. What do you think. |
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