Mommyish Poll: At What Age Do You Start Leaving Your Kids Home Alone?
I have to admit that I think the charges in these cases often depend on the reason the parents left home. If they’re out getting smokes or going to a bar, I’m sure that both the police involved and Child Protective Services are a lot less understanding.
No matter how frequently I read these stories though, I’m always a little shocked be them. Who really looks at their kindergartner and thinks, “I’m sure she’ll be fine…” Then again, I think that I started babysitting when I hit double digits. Now, I wonder if I’ll be leaving my daughter home alone at 10 years old.
Basically, I’m just really curious. At what age do you feel comfortable leaving a kid home alone? And what prompted you to finally decide they were ready?
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